Shirley,
I too am having a hard time discussing the book....I am having to reread the chapters in order to find answers and discussion. I really loved the book as I was reading it and read right through. Maybe it is because of the chapters being like short stories. We don't see enough of the characters to make them stick in our brains for discussion??
Also my grandchildren have been here for spring break, so concentration is difficult with them around. Also I have been having a heart flutter and have been to the cardiologist and had some tests done this week - must be the medications, so we are changing dosages and seeing how that helps.
Also I have overcommitted myself to book discussions and am not keeping up any where.
Those are all the excuses that I can think of right now other than 'the dog ate my book'.
Anyway I am ashamed of myself for not posting my thoughts because I am so happy that I read this wonderful book. I may have to find another way of reflecting on the chapters other than answering the questions. I hope that today I will find enough 'book' time to do some writing about my thoughts.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
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You said, "Maybe it is because of the chapters being like short stories. We don't see enough of the characters to make them stick in our brains for discussion??"
That's why I suggested in the beginning that we keep a scorecard of who's who:
http://bookbuddies3.blogspot.com/search?q=scorecard
Yes, you did! I was not thinking of not remembering them for the discussion. You were certainly correct.
Mary, you can find my lists of people here:
http://notesquotesandquestions.blogspot.com/2008/02/people-of-book-by-geraldine-brooks.html
I name the characters as I find them in the book, and usually that's the only section where they will be mentioned. I also quote from the book, so maybe that would be enough for you to remember those people. Good luck.
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