The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
Category: Family drama
We Need New Names – NoViolet Bulawayo
READ FOR BOOKERTHON This is a coming-of-age story about Darling, a ten year old living in Zimbabwe. She is orphaned after her mother leaves to work at the border and her father abandons the family for a life in South Africa, and later contracts… Continue Reading “We Need New Names – NoViolet Bulawayo”
Flowers In The Attic – Virginia Andrews
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy Four siblings are locked in an attic in the childhood home of their mother after the death of their father. The children are told they will only have to remain there until their estranged grandfather forgives his daughter for… Continue Reading “Flowers In The Attic – Virginia Andrews”
The Member Of The Wedding – Carson McCullers
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sophia Troubled teen and tomboy Frankie Addams becomes obsessed with her brother’s wedding plans as she seeks to become a member of something important. Frankie Addams is an awkward twelve year old out of school for the summer. She lives with… Continue Reading “The Member Of The Wedding – Carson McCullers”
Pigeon English – Stephan Kelman
READ FOR BOOKERTHON Ghana migrant Harrison Opoku unbalances the hierarchical balance in his community when he speaks out about the murder of school mate. ✔ “Harri Opoku is 11 years old when he moves from Ghana to a London housing estate with his mother and sister.… Continue Reading “Pigeon English – Stephan Kelman”
Freedom – Jonathan Franzen
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sophia Freedom by Jonathan Franzen tells the story of the lives of the Berglund family, an upper-middle class family from Michigan. Walter is an environmental activist, his wife Patty is a stay at home mum. They have two children,… Continue Reading “Freedom – Jonathan Franzen”
The Finkler Question – Howard Jacobson
READ FOR BOOKERTHON A satirical novel where three British men reflect on what it means to be Jewish. ☁ “Julian Treslove is a professional lookalike, despite not looking like anyone in particular. His friend Sam Finkler is a philosopher, writer and television personality. Their… Continue Reading “The Finkler Question – Howard Jacobson”
Netherland – Joseph O’Neill
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy In Netherland, we follow immigrant Dutchman Hans van den Broek, a financial analyst and cricket enthusiast, across a period of social turmoil following the 911 terror attacks on New York City. At the same time, Hans’ wife Rachel… Continue Reading “Netherland – Joseph O’Neill”
The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine Twelve year old Frankie Parsons worries about many things. His mother, who never leaves the house, is the only person who takes his concerns seriously. He develops the habit of posing a serious question to her at 10pm every… Continue Reading “The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi”
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