I selected Almost Paradise, by Susan Isaacs, from a list of suggestions from our Suffern Library. After reading the sample chapter, I wanted to know what would happen to Jane. Little did I know that it was 700+ pages! Susan weaved a multi-generational tale, which some of us found too long, and others thought added to the understanding of the main characters.
The characters dealt with alcoholism, parental neglect, sexual abuse, infidelity, brain-chemical illness, etc. In the end, Jane ---------! I won't give away the ending, just in case someone wants to finish this tome! It was great discussing the book with all of you - also, thank you for trying out Indian (new to some bookworms) food! Our taste buds were on fire!
---Myrna
Okay Myrna, I forgive you for the length (it was HUGE) of this book. After all, we are a BOOK CLUB, not a wine club. Though sometimes, it could be hard to tell!
ReplyDeleteI got interested around page 200, and invested a large part of the weekend in the book. I did appreciate being in the moment, and I enjoyed our discussion and meeting. I LOVE Indian food, so I was a happy vegetarian camper. Thanks to others, who were very good sports, and hardly ate a thing.
XXOO & Love,
Robin L.