English-speaking reading group in Torredembarra, Calafell and Cunit.
Summary of the meeting Summer is here and this year it has arrived quite hot. And what is best during Summer but a light detective story? And especially after reading Mrs Dalloway, which was a tough read? Well, then, The … Continued
This was an entertaining, light and humorous read. What was most impressive was how deeply Alexander McCall Smith could immerse himself into a foreign culture. His understanding of the spiritual, traditional and daily lives of the characters left me feeling … Continued
At the outset let me acknowledge the popularity and international acclaim that Henning Mankell has achieved with the “Inspector Wallander” novels. There are several TV adaptations of his work that have a huge following. Our ebook even calls Mankell “King … Continued
Chapter 1: The Present Moment Main character, Nathan Zuckerman, speaks in 1st person. Explains that he is going to New York for a doctor appointment for an intervention as he had a prostate surgery that left him incontinent. He had … Continued
This novel illuminates the harsh reality of prostate cancer and a failing memory that at times accompanies aging. Zuckerman uses a chore book to record almost everything he says or does daily) The problem for me was how self absorbed … Continued
Alone on his New England mountain, Zuckerman has been nothing but a writer. But now he is back in New York.