The next book group choice is the incredibly slim volume (99 pages!) <i>Ethan Frome</i> by Edith Wharton.<br><br>It says on the back "The classic novel of despair, forbidden emotions and sexual undercurrents set against the austere New England countryside".<br><br>It's free on Kindle apparently, and available on audiobook, and in one of those dead cheap <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ethan-Frome-Wordsworth-Classics-Wharton/dp/1840224088/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398417283&sr=8-1&keywords=ethan+frome">Wordsworth classics</a> editions.<br><br>We will meet at <b>The Noble at 8pm</b>.<br><br>We have had lots of new faces over the past few months, anyone and everyone always welcome!<br>
We're always looking for more despair in our book group choices aren't we... well here's the classic novel of it.<br>A quote from a contemporary reviewer: "the suffering endured by Wharton's characters is excessive and unjustified".<br><br>I can't wait!<br>
Dear All,<br><br>Although at the last meeting I send I was available on the 22nd I am now unable to meet it. Sorry folks.<br><br>I have however, read the book. For most of the novel I was hating it - this is probably because it was well written and put the reader in the depressing and hopeless shoes of Ethan. However, the climatic scene made it all worthwhile and momentarily I experienced the relief of Ethan. I enjoyed having my opinion changed right at the end.<br><br>Have a great book club and please post the date of the next meeting when you can.<br><br>Richard<br>
I was all set to come but can't make it unfortunately as I need to look after the little one. Sorry to miss it again! I love this book! Have a good evening. Could we meet on a Wednesday next time if that works for others?
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