April 26 meeting so Anzac Day acknowledged with Laminations and Anzac Biscuit. Thanks Ros.
Not a word about the book till well after 3pm. But once we started, it proved a lively discussion. A novella, a fairly light piece, but well written. Plenty to talk about. Sue (and the Random House questions) had issues with the title of the book, The Children Act, putting too much emphasis on this point of law. Others thought the title to be appropriate. Different opinions about the relationship with Jack, who seemed to be taken back too early after his adventure. Unusual of McEwan to allow a happy ending, with the couple reunited at the end, without irony. Despite some quibble, all enjoyed the book and would recommend to others. It was a small group with Sue E and Stella in Melbourne, Margaret L in Canberra, Pat R in New York (we looked at her travels on the Queen Victoria). Liz and Moy were unable to attend.
Jane took the notes. She will be the host for the May book, The Ghost Estate, which I am loving.
The June book will be The Strays by Emily Bitto, The Stella Prize Winner 2015.
Kindle edition $8.29 from AMAZON or check with the library. I won't be likely to get a digital edition.
Patricia
