Many of us found this a compelling and intriguing story in spite of our selves. All agreed that the writer may've been a little to leisurely in the execution and development of the novel in the initial stages only then to change gear and speed towards the finish tabloid style, to the novels detriment. Many struggled with the dark subject matter, the novels constant toing and froing of times, places and characters and period inaccuracies. Despite the lead characters horrific acts, we all felt that Virginia was a robust and very real character. An average rating of 4.- Trilby-Roux 4/10 Disjointed, second half like a trashy novel.
- Irene 3/10 Unfocused, disappointing character development
- Meg 5/10 Disjointed, unsatisfying
- Kerry 6/10 Kept my interest, didn't like the content
- Kaye 6/10 Intriguing but creepy
- Colleen 2/10 Bloody awful
- Tahnee 5/10 Liked the in depth initial character development, went down hill in second half
- Elizabeth Didn't read it - tried but couldn't
- Debbie Didn't read it - gave it to Elizabeth
The next book for discussion at June's meeting courtesy of |Elizabeth, venue TBA is 'Alice I Have Been' Melanie Benjamin.
The book for discussion at July's meeting courtesy of Colleen is 'Lord of the Flies' William Golding.
Kaye will select the book for the August meeting and will let us know at the next meeting what it is.
OTHER STUFF
Welcome newcomer Irene, if we didn't scare her off, she may be back.
It was all agreed that people would like to know how/why each person selected their book for that month before we commence discussion.
BLOG STUFF
Trilby - would you be able to assist Meg in changing her e-mail address for the blog.
Trilby - would you be able to provide a brief tutorial on linking the books we have done section on the blog.
Meg - would you be able to provide Irene and I with an e-introduction.
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