September 2009 Meeting

The Host: Delaine

The Book: March

Response of the Book Club Members: March continues the story of Little Women first through the eyes of the father, Mr. March, and then through the eyes of the mother, Mrs. March. Everyone enjoyed reading the book but not everyone enjoyed how the father was portrayed in this novel. The book did lead to a vigorous discussion of both current politics and slavery in the south. Many strong views and opinions were presented by various members. Everyone who had never read Little Women expressed interest in reading that book now.

Joann mentioned that if she gave this book five stars, she would have to give Geraldine Brook's other novel, The People of the Book, ten stars. One of the best books she has read this year.
Someone else mentioned that the beauty of Geraldine Brook's novels is that each one is so unique. She doesn't use a formula method like John Grisham or Dan Brown to create a brilliant book.