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Book Club

Our friendly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Library at 3.30pm. We welcome anyone who enjoys reading and likes
talking about books. We don't do 'lit crit' but we discuss why we like/didn't like the book choice. We exchange tips on recent reads that we think others might enjoy, and then wander on to a wide range of subjects. You don't have to buy the books – we take turns to choose a book from a Cambridgeshire Libraries multi-copy list. If you are interested in joining us, send a request to Sally via info@haddenhamlibrarycambs.co.uk or give your contact details to a Library Volunteer.

 

Upcoming read:

Next month's book, also set in the 1930s, is the polar opposite of Hemingway's: 'Cold Comfort Farm' by Stella Gibbons, allegedly (according to its blurb) "probably the funniest book ever written". We'll be meeting on 19th May to discuss it. As always, everyone is welcome, and we can supply the book in advance.

To join us, speak to a Library volunteer, or drop a line to info@haddenhamlibrarycambs.co.uk.

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
 

There was general agreement amongst the group that this was a very sad, if not depressing story. As a result, several of us had not enjoyed it,
but were still full of admiration for the beautiful writing and the author’s deep insight into his characters. None of us liked them but we found them sympathetic and sorrowed over their unfulfilled dreams and blocked lives.

 

The book perfectly captures a time (1950s Northern Ireland) when women had few choices and society and religion often viewed them with disfavour. Generally, we loved the book, despite often finding it bleak and uncomfortable. A thoroughly worthwhile read. We were all glad to have been introduced to Brian Moore and several of us intend to try another of his books.


Unequivocal 9 thumbs up from those who were there or sent in reports.
 

 

We will be discussing ‘Waterland’ by Graham Swift on Tuesday 20 June.