Monthly Book Group
Each month I host an open meeting in Woodbridge in Suffolk. We used to meet in the town's bookshop but now gather together in a nearby hall. We usually focus on modern fiction and the discussion regularly attracts around 20 people, men and women, of all ages. Everyone is welcome to join in but please let me know you are planning on coming along. Sign up to the e-newsletter here to receive details. Scroll down to take a look at the titles we've read over the year, and view the archive for past discussions.
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Woodbridge Book Group List for 2010
A disturbing book, but cleverly written. The group was divided in their enjoyment of the story, but most could appreciate the skill of the author.
Everyone loved the book and wanted to share the passages that particularly moved them. Beautiful writing and a powerful account of love and sacrifice.
Powerful and sensual descriptions presented the heat of the summer, the colour of the landscape and the sense of foreboding. A wonderful, shocking book.
A disturbing and haunting story, which proved a surprise to many, from this author.
Quite different from the Discworld series, but those who hated this book got quite cross with those who loved it!
The meeting divided into two, equally impassioned, groups: a book of beautiful description and powerful characterisation, or frustrating and unbelievable.
A stunning book which enthralled the group. The discussion flowed without any need for prompts. So much to enjoy, puzzle and trouble over, and to admire.
A lesson in not believing the hype. A trite, manipulative interpretation of a serious subject with a terrible ending - everyone agreed!
A disturbing, but plausible, account of the future, with many intrigued by the issues raised by the author, and keen to read her other book 'The Year of the Flood'.
A disappointing read which promised much but didn't deliver. Unbelievable characters and a messy plot. One member of the group championed the story.