Books and Brews - Leander Public Library discussion

Hello! Just want to welcome everyone to the book club and get first impressions of January's book choice! Can't wait to see what everyone thinks of the first title.

I'm at the main course, and let me just say, is anyone else not the biggest fan of Paul? I mean I know there is animosity there but he seems kind of petty so far. Can't wait for the few secrets mentioned to reveal themselves! Very much trying not to skip to the last page and read.

Just finished the book! What is everyone feeling about it? Gotta say, its so hard for me when I can't really find a redeeming quality in any of the main characters!

Hey Jordan, is this your first time reading this book?

I agree none of the characters have any redeeming qualities, it's honestly been hard to connect or understand any of them.

Jessica wrote: "Hey Jordan, is this your first time reading this book?"

Yes this was my first time! I had such high hopes reading the summary and reviews, but still struggled the past few chapters realizing that no one was redeemable.

Only a few chapters left and I am struggling with this one! I agree, not a lot to like about any of these folks. Looking forward to finishing and chatting with you all soon!

Just finished. In the beginning, I never would have thought Serge would be the most normal character. I found Paul and Claire despicable. I will say the last few chapters were the best in my opinion.

Laura wrote: "Just finished. In the beginning, I never would have thought Serge would be the most normal character. I found Paul and Claire despicable. I will say the last few chapters were the best in my opinion."

Paul is one of the least reliable narrators! It bothers me to no end that he kept saying he wouldn't/couldn't tell us things. Like the name of the restaurant, Claire's illness, his own mental illness. It almost felt lazy on the author's part. But then maybe it's to really nail in Paul's unreliability as a narrator. I don't know but I do know it was annoying! lol

Hello everyone! Are we meeting tomorrow to discuss The Dinner? If so, what time?

Hi Laura! I'm so sorry you missed us, but we met last weekend! It's the 4th Saturday of the month. We're meeting again on Feb 26 for the next book Eight hundred Grapes

No!!! I should have paid attention!!! Hope to see you all at the next one!!