Many thanks to Alison for sending me her notes from the last meeting, as I couldn't be there.
Book Club met in April, hosted by Eirlys. As always this popular group was well attended by its membership.
At the last gathering we agreed that we would have one must read, with a possible two extra reads.
"All the light we cannot see" author Anthony Doerr, was read by 7 of the group. The style of writing was an interesting concept, each main characters story was told in individual chapters, linked by a thriller type mystery running alongside. The book was well written and very descriptive in content, in fact one of the members knew the book location. References to the Hitler Youth and the WW2 were very harrowing, whilst this was in context with the story, some of the ladies found the book difficult to read.
"Tight Rope" author Simon Mawer was read by 4 of the group. This was a sequel to the "Girl who fell from the Sky". As with many sequels the group felt that this book was not as good a read Again the torture descriptions experienced by the heroine were very gritty. At times its was difficult to follow were in the story you were.
"Rose of Tibet" author Lionel Davidson was read by 3 of the group. A re release of a book which is very much if it's time. A brilliant travelogue for Tibet, where apparently the author had never been.
In addition the book group members between them read a further 26 books, some from new authors, along with well established writers. It great to see that the group have a wide literary taste.
A discussion on what we wanted from the Book Club took place, decisions made were
One book to be read and reviewed at each meeting
A brief narrative to be submitted to the chair if you are not able to attend in person
Each member will bring a book recommendation with brief description, a poll will be taken and the winner is the next book group read.
Date of next meeting 8th June, read "Little Paris Bookshop" author Nina George.
