The Free-Range Bookclub
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2009 – Chapter Three
Chapter three, or otherwise known as the spot between the intro and the rest of the story, when things can stall, when reader investment is at the make or break point. Yes it’s all or nothing from this point on. Luckily we’re all in the… Continue Reading “2009 – Chapter Three”
2008 – End Of Year Thoughts
At the end of the year we again headed out for a meal to discuss the year’s readings. This time to Bouterey’s Restaurant. So engrossed were we in our literary discussions we did not notice the restaurateur performing the heimlich manoeuvre on a fellow… Continue Reading “2008 – End Of Year Thoughts”
The Plague – Albert Camus
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Rachel The story of an Algerian city swept by a plague. The plague begins as a series of portents, unheeded by the people, and gradually becomes an omnipresent reality, obliterating all traces of the past and driving its victims… Continue Reading “The Plague – Albert Camus”
And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy Considered Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, this whodunnit is set on an island where the invitees of a party must work out who is killing off the guests. ♥ “An interesting assortment of strangers are summoned as weekend guests to… Continue Reading “And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie”
2008 – Bookerthon
The anticipation levels for Bookerthon 2008 has fluctuated for us both. Our love of Bookerthon has increased due to our Back Bookers but our inability to pick the winner last year has frayed our nerves. Plus, the couple of massive tomes shortlisted this year… Continue Reading “2008 – Bookerthon”
The White Tiger – Aravind Adiga
READ FOR BOOKERTHON Born in the dark heart of India, the protagonist Balram gets a break when he is hired as a driver for his village’s wealthiest man. From behind the wheel of their Honda City, Balram observes his employers bribe foreign ministers, barter… Continue Reading “The White Tiger – Aravind Adiga”
Sea of Poppies – Amitav Ghosh
READ FOR BOOKERTHON Set in 1838, at a time of colonial upheaval and shortly before the outbreak of the Opium Wars in China, Sea Of Poppies tells the story of the ship Ibis and her interesting collection of passengers making the journey from India to… Continue Reading “Sea of Poppies – Amitav Ghosh”
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