Everyone enjoyed reading this book - although there were a few
criticisms but that is the nature of a Book Club: the story of a teenage pregnancy, a child given for adoption, and the amazing series of coincidences that led to their meeting again. The early years of Julie's childhood were well drawn and interesting - the
claustrophobic nature of living above your landlord and the tension of having to be quiet all the time, beholden to their good will of the people below. Julie's mother was a
fascinating person whose character we would have liked to have known more. It was commented that Julie's life appears to have been on hold until she met her daughter again. Although she did things, travelled, studied, worked - she never settled into a mature relationship after that first one with her teenage boyfriend. The
series of coincidences that led to her meeting with her daughter was amazing - but felt like it was meant to be. A happy ending.
Words to describe it: sincere, solid, story telling, pedestrian writing, interesting, easy read, loved it, engaging story, long winded,
intriguing, impressive
Marks out of 10 - between 5 and 8 so quite high.
To read Julie's answers to some of the questions posed click on the link on the right. This should take you straight to the letter.
Also a link to the Christmas dinner pictures at 209 Munster Road - sorry they aren't very good! Must have been the alcohol!
Next Book
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Next Meeting
3 March 2011
At
Alison Davis - Downe House, 10 Dike St, London SW3 4JE
