Clapton Library's Reading Group meets every first Thursday of the month, 6.30pm - 8.00pm. Clapton Library - Northwold Road - London E5 8RA http://www.hackney.gov.uk/cl-libraries.htm. This is our monthly blog, written by reading group members.
Friday, 4 January 2019
"Lady Worsley's Whim" by Hallie Rubenhold - January 2019
This account of a true divorce scandal of late 18th Century Britain was also very interesting to discuss. What counts as infidelity in a marriage, what motives did the husband have for divorcing her, how did this woman remain financially fluent when her property was in her husband's hands, how did the media influence public opinion. Many interesting topics.
"Brighton Rock" by Graham Greene - December 2018
A great thriller, engagingly written, believable characters.. a lot of plot points, social observations and character development to discuss. We had a lively group session about Brighton Rock.
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