On a day when I have about ten thousand things, I could do with a bit of Aspergers.  Of course if I did have Aspergers I would be counting the number of things I have to do, it would not add up to ten thousand.  This leads me to my first question...

1.  Have you ever had a first hand experience with Autism? Do you think "The Rosie Project" is a realistic account of a person with Aspergers?

2.  Did you think, as I did, and that Don would make a great PA?

3.  How realistic was the relationship between Don and Rosie?

4.  Do you know of any couples who have or have had an open relationship?

5.  How important to the story was it that Rosie turned out to be "smart"?

6.  Give an example how breaking your routine effects you.  Can be positive or negative.

7.  This book is a comedy based on a serious subject.  Give examples of other such comedies including mediums (T.V shows, film, poetry).

See you tomorrow night
Hannah
0402812945
36 Railway Rd Seville

Their eyes were watching God..Ratings and Reviews

Colleen 7/10
Like eavesdropping on a conversation between two woman.

Hannah 6/10
Sad story about African/American woman breaking out on her own.

Irene 7/10
Timeless story well related for its era.

Kaye 6/10
A tale of Joy and woe.

Meg 4/10
A difficult over complicated read.

Debbie ....it's all too hard.

Cindy 6/10
Great insight into black America culture in that era.

Kerry 7/10
A heart rending story a womans' endurance.

Ann-Marie 7/10
Engaging universal tale of female strength and resilience.

Tahnee - Couldnt finish it.

Our next book....The Rosie Project...Meeting at Hannahs house, the first Tuesday in April.
Aprils reading for the May meeting has already been posted by Ann Marie.
May's reading for the June meeting is The Accidental Apprentice - Vikas Swarup @ Kerry's house.

Enjoy.....Tahnee

Book Selection for May 2014

The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin

pre-meeting questions March 2014

Hello Rabid Readers,

Here are a few questions to mull over prior to Tuesdays 7.30 pm meeting at my house.

1. Have you ever read a book because it was recommended by an author whose work you enjoyed, did you like it, or were you disappointed, what was it?
2. Their Eyes Were Watching God is widely recognised to be of literary importance in regards to race/ethnicity/race relations/African American literature/Feminism and the documentation of a predominantly aural history. Are there any other books that might fall into this genre that you have enjoyed in the past and might recommend here?
3. In my book, a forward by author Zadie Smith, postulates that the book may be lost on those who are not black themselves, discuss?
4. The novel is rich in dialect, discuss.
5. The themes of race and colour, are in my opinion sometimes ambiguous i.e. Janies' looks are often praised because of her long 'straight' hair. Is this because, it makes her more "white", or just a point of difference that makes her stand out...discuss.
6. Is Janies' independence a beneficial side effect of the men she is associated with or does she primarily attract the attention of these men because of her independence?

See you Tuesday. Tahnee