Read the book

Well, I managed to finish reading the book in time for the meeting.
The Book: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
My Opinion: Tedious
Consensus of Opinion at the meeting: two-thirds liked it, at least two thought it was brilliant.

I spent the whole weekend reading 450 pages of preparation for the last 50 pages of action and revelation, and by the time I'd reached those last 50 pages I'd pretty well guessed what was going to happen. The only character with any flesh on his bones was the really skinny one in the story. His name was Fermin and he had a huge appetite and was responsible for any lighthearted bits in the book. All the rest were like people that you're introduced to but never really get to know.

If you read the blurb on the jacket cover, it sounds so intriguing. For me, reading the book was a big disappointment.

Now I'm going to read something I chose..... until the next book club choice.

Lazy Days

There's a new book club in our village and the first meeting is this Monday. Since I was away for a couple of weeks at the end of last month, I missed out on getting a library copy of the book of the month, so I ordered it online last Friday. I waited all week and it finally arrived yesterday evening, leaving me only two days in which to read it.

So that's my task for today and tomorrow, to read a 500 page book. Can anyone think of a better excuse for a lazy weekend?

Now I'll just go back and get comfortable in my armchair....