This month we read My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. This is the first book in a trilogy that invites us into the lives of two young women, really children who grow into women. My Brilliant Friend begins in childhood and ends with the marriage of one of the two friends at age 16. Chrysanne suggested the book which had been gifted to her from her literary step daughter, Kate. Most of us liked it and there was a good discussion about the relationship between the two girls and the influences of family, teachers, and friends, as well as, small town politics, business, class and money. Terry fixed dinner all on his own and it was delicious.
We had some difficulty picking a new book for June and from who knows where, we moved from Mindy's suggestion of Moll Flanders to The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts by Louis de Bernieres. We loved Corelli's Mandolin by the same author and so perhaps there was some loose connection. We are meeting next at Chrysanne's home with a meal prepared by Lexi on June 3 at 7 PM.
