Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Comments on Dandelion Wine and Maisie Dobbs

We discussed two selections at this meeting: DANDELION WINE and MAISIE DOBBS.

The question was asked: “What comment would you like to make about these books?”

DANDELION WINE
by Ray Bradbury

Georgianna: “I read part of it and kept waiting for something to happen.”

Sue (Wanda): “Nice, easy read."

Jane: “I enjoyed it. It reminded me of my childhood—a lot of things I’d forgotten about.”

Janine: “A lyrical hymn to childhood. There’s no real plot, just lots of vignettes that remind you what the world looked and felt like when you were 8 or 10 years old. A very relaxing, happy read!”

MAISIE DOBBS
by Jacqueline Winspear

Georgianna: “I liked that Maisie and her mentor were both decent people.”

Brenda: “An excellent read; a historical romantic novel plus a mystery.”

Sue (Wanda): “Nice to see a strong female character for WWI and the beginning of the Depression."

Jane: “Thought it was a good book. I’d like to read another.”

Marie: “I could relate to a lot of things that the veterans had to say."