Tuesday, January 4, 2011

November 17, 2010 Meeting

Tonight we met at Fran's home to discuss her choice for the month, South of Broad by Pat Conroy. For some of us, who were very familiar with this author it was a pleasure to read another of his books. For others this was an introduction to Mr. Conroy. Everyone seemed to enjoy the book to at least some degree. Those of us that were familiar with the authors other books agreed that it was not his best work but still well worth the time to read it. It was interesting to be taken back to sixties and remember the social morals of the time. We thought that some of the characters were a touch too one dimensional but on the whole the characters were well developed. Some of us thought the novel would have profited by being shorted somewhat while others liked his style and were happy to drift along with him. It is always interesting to visit the South through these novels and discuss the the attitudes of the people. We will be going back to the South next month but the area will be seen through very different eyes. Till then.....

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