You probably finished the book weeks ago, but you might enjoy reading our CC discussion from 2021: While Justice Sleeps - October CC Book Club Discussion - #7 by Mary13
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I actually put it down after the first few chapters and havenāt picked it up again. Iām going to read the discussion to see if I want to continue. Itās going to have to wait until after When Women Were Dragons, though, because Iām only a few chapters into that and I think itās going to hold my attention.
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Loving The Idiot by Batuman. Great wry scenes at Harvard.
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@abasket I also thought the Wedding People would be a DNF and was glad I finished. I think it was more of a 3-star for me. Many characters seemed quite stereotypical and the overall plot not really believable, but the writing was pretty good and liked the character development and the ending (donāt want to add a spoiler).
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I admit to being a not-too-deep reader but and if I like a book itās hard for me to give it anything less than a 4! Or maybe i DNF for under 3 stars!
Iām pages away from finishing Far From The Tree -could be considered YA genre but a heartwarming - and heartbreaking story of the foster care system and adoption. I like reading YA from time to time - usually a little quicker read but the content can still be intense and true to life.
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Just finished the full Beartown trilogy. What a great series of books. I would never have picked up a book about teenage hockey players without the recommendations here!
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I āreadā Beartown as an audiobook, very well done. Will have to consider reading the other books too.
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Us Against You was not as good as Beartown, IMO. But still good. I havenāt read The Winners yet, but itās in my queue.
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I know there are sad parts to these books, but would you call them sad books? I am looking for a new novel or two, but have had to put down One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (which was well written!) bc I just need a happier book right now. (And I just read a recent rom com release which I canāt recommend bc it was too inane. Looking for something else.)
This novel was my pick for our zoom book clubās meeting yesterday.
Iona Iversonās Rules for Commuting (Clare Pooley) //www.google.com/books/edition/Iona_Iverson_s_Rules_for_Commuting/XZ1BEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover
I told my friends it is more āfluffyā than what Iād usually suggest for the group (though certainly I do read some books like it)ā¦ was glad the next pick (The Henna artist) will have more substance. It was heartwarming, with interesting uplifting plot, albeit not so realistic. Easy reading, memorable characters. My main reason for picking it is that it is set in London, and we head there later this week. It was enjoyable.
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My bookgroup liked Ionaās Rules but I found it frustrating and too unrealistic. Not sure why I didnāt enjoy it as much as the others did.
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No, I would not call them sad books, though sad things do happen.
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I enjoy her books. Realistic, not always, but fun. I read āanxious peopleā by frederik backman (same author as beartown) and it reminded me of her books.
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@illneversaynever : A happy, upbeat book: Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde. I highly recommend it for moods like youāre having!
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I thought this book was so cute! Good brain break from the more literary stuff!
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Though the title doesnāt scream happy, I found Killers of a Certain Age and the sequel Kills Well With Others to be light and fun reads.
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I thought it was cute, funny. Will consider reading the sequel.
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I just finished Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. LOVED LOVED LOVED!!!
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Excellent book, for those in the mood for a heavy (and sadly relevant) topic.
I like all her books. I think they are light, but reflect on serious issues. How to Age Disgracefully is a great read, very funny. (I think it has been mentioned before in this thread).
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