Sunday, October 8, 2017
A somewhat boiseterous October meeting
Book: Leave Me
Author: Gayle Foreman
Overview of the gathering
The tone of the meeting was set when most members opted for wine and Trilby's champagne! Overall a well received book that struck a familiar note with all of us. The group was difficult to manage, rarely answered my well thought out questions and veered between boisterous laughter, humorous story telling and reflection on personal life changing moments. The ending was deemed a resounding failure and let the book down but for many was enjoyable none the less. Thanks for a very enjoyable evening ladies :)
Why did I pick this book?
Working two jobs with a tight deadline so I missed last meeting, hastily scrolling for 'book club books' inside my car while my children stood on the doorstep screaming 'mum why don't you come inside' pretty much sealed the deal when I read the blurb.
Rating and pithy comment
Ann-Maree 8/10 'I loved it'
Kaye 8/0 'Couldn't put it down - tempting to escape like that'
Meaghan 8.5/10 'Disturbingly familiar martyrdom'
Trilby 7/10 'Realistic harried housewife, unrealistic love story'
Tahnee 6.5/10 'Let down by the poor ending'
Kathy 8/10 'Made my tantys look relativelyy minor'
Monday, October 2, 2017
Hi all,
Book club is at my place tomorrow night. Questions below. If you could let me know if you are coming that would be great. FYI if you haven't read the book (or is it just me who leaves it late) it is short and a super quick read - you can still fit in a sneaky effort between now and then ;)
Thanks,
Kathy
Title - Leave Me
Author - Gayle Foreman
1. How realistic is Marbeth's life in the beginning (prior to having the heart attack) ? Would this story resonate with men?
2. Do Maribeth's actions resonate with you? Have you ever harboured similar secret desires to escape?
3. How did you feel about Marbeth's decision to leave her twins? Her husband? Her mother? Her job?
4. Marbeth can't remember the letter she wrote when she left - how does this speak to her state of mind at the time of writing? What role does the letter have in how the story unfolds.
5. What role does money and financial stability play in this story.
6. What role did the supporting characters play in bringing Marbeth back to wholeness? Sunita, Todd, Stephen and Janice.
7. What responsibility does Jas have for Marbeth's actions? In the end was this a relationship of love or secrets? Can it be rebuilt?
8. Are you satisfied with the ending? Would you have preferred a different ending and if so what would it be?
Book club is at my place tomorrow night. Questions below. If you could let me know if you are coming that would be great. FYI if you haven't read the book (or is it just me who leaves it late) it is short and a super quick read - you can still fit in a sneaky effort between now and then ;)
Thanks,
Kathy
Title - Leave Me
Author - Gayle Foreman
1. How realistic is Marbeth's life in the beginning (prior to having the heart attack) ? Would this story resonate with men?
2. Do Maribeth's actions resonate with you? Have you ever harboured similar secret desires to escape?
3. How did you feel about Marbeth's decision to leave her twins? Her husband? Her mother? Her job?
4. Marbeth can't remember the letter she wrote when she left - how does this speak to her state of mind at the time of writing? What role does the letter have in how the story unfolds.
5. What role does money and financial stability play in this story.
6. What role did the supporting characters play in bringing Marbeth back to wholeness? Sunita, Todd, Stephen and Janice.
7. What responsibility does Jas have for Marbeth's actions? In the end was this a relationship of love or secrets? Can it be rebuilt?
8. Are you satisfied with the ending? Would you have preferred a different ending and if so what would it be?
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