We had a nice cosy corner in Matthews Yard to discuss 'Gone Girl' although we didn't seem to spend a huge amount of time talking about this one for some reason. It had a generally positive reaction, I think everyone agreed it was nice to read something which was easy to read and gripping, we haven't read many thrillers since book club began and its always good to read something in a completely different style to the previous month.
Personally I felt the book started off really well in hooking the reader in but about half way through began to waiver a bit for me and I did start to lose interest, however others in the group did stay hooked. There was a big twist half way through which unfortunately I had guessed but it was a great twist. The details in the story were very clever in that the writer appeared to think of everything in connecting characters to crime scene and key moments and everything interconnected, but I was really disappointed with the ending. Its hard to say without giving it away (incase anyone who didn't get a chance to finish wants to read it) but lets just say someone really deserved a comeuppance...
The book is being made into a film so it will be interesting to see how that turns out, I think it would make a good film - maybe they will re-write the ending though?!
After the book discussion conversations turned into all things wedding related, we talked about some rather bizarre TV documentaries that have been on lately (yeah you lot know what I'm referring to) and grilled Neil about his insanely amazing 40 mile walk for Oxfam. Unfortunately Jenny P was unable to make it at the last minute due to work commitments but she did inform us that she was going to go home and sulk after burgling Laura's house on route...
So Charlotte brought a book suggestion with her which we all agreed sounded like a good read so we went with 'The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson
Escaping (in his slippers) through his bedroom window into the flowerbed, Allan makes his getaway. And so begins his picturesque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, Allan's earlier life is revealed. A life in which remarkably he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the twentieth century.'
Enjoy!
Next Book Club:
Date: Wednesday 9th July
Location: Matthews Yard
Time: 7.30pm
Oh and there may be a book club outing in-between - Dragon Quest crazy golf anyone?!
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