I am passing on bookclub tonight in favour of Biggest Loser makeover episode (which better be tonight!!).
Does this make a sad, pathetic television addict? Or am I a thoughtful culture vulture whose dedication to her blog’s Biggest Loser updates is a credit to her, and everyone who knows and loves The Biggest Loser?
You decide and feel free to let me know!
However, here are my thoughts on the book anyway. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was a very light read. It did manage to maintain my interest in terms of the historical backdrop of World War 2 and the difficult situation of Guernsey at that time. The romantic plot between the London author in search of a book and the local fella was okay, but nothing to write home about. It was very much in the same vein of Alexander McCall Smith’s La’s Orchestra Saves the World. Similar historical period, similar tone, except I preferred it because it was also about the redemptive qualities of music. Either way, they’re both easy before bed reading. They won’t win any literary awards, but they won’t do you any harm either.
Verdict: O.K.
It’s been a long day, so that’s all you’re getting on the book. But mighty bookclubbers if after your meeting you have more to add please do in the comments! And yes, Jinx, I know I am missing out on cinnamon muffins.
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Maybe you just need some alone time with your telly.
sad, pathetic television addict…the end 😉
I wanted to be nice but only two options?
well emma i think you could have tried a little harder to be nice..perhaps thought of a third option? 😉
thank you djfoobarmatt…sometimes we all just need a little fix of TV i think.
btw…it was worth it!
Why don’t you just tape things and watch them later. This is the 21st century after all!!! 🙂
It may well be the 21st century but I no longer have a VHS player and only have a dvd player no recorder so I am destined to be a slave to the TV schedule.
I really need to buy a dvd recorder.
but there were only two..very black and white! it’s like multiple choice…you can’t go making up answers now can you…i would like to delete the sad and pathetic though because they just aren’t you!
aaww..that’s nice…so I am happy and unpathetic! that’s good to know!
yes true I did only give two options…but in future feel free to make up other answers…this is not a test!
Book club was a fun night. Anne had done the homework and printed out some questions for us to discuss and discuss them we did. We all agree it is a light book ( which suited me very well). I did learn about the occupation of the Channel Islands ( my history is very poor). Your cinnamon muffin was enjoyed by Max since Jan kept him away from them all day!! We decided to all read a collection of short stories for our next meeting. I don’t know what happened to seeing a movie next?? Rating of the book 3.5 Anything I can finish in one sitting gets my nod of approval.
yes just chatted to anne and asked about how come not a movie next! short stories?! not my favourite thing I have to say….glad Max enjoyed his supper 🙂