For our March group we met at Kitty's lovely home in East Sac to
discuss March by Geraldine Brooks. This is the story of the father from Little Women during his time in the war. For fans of Little Women, the father has always been a bit of a mystery as he is missing for over half of the book. At the start of Little Women they read a letter from father where he tells them to be his "Little Women". This books shows us the terrible things he sees and ordeals he has been through while away for the war cause. It is interesting because he is not well liked by the other soldiers because of his outspoken beliefs. He has a relationship with a slave but we are left wondering if it was physical or not. Some of our group was convinced it was. It is left open in the book.
Overall the group liked it and it was a good discussion. I would not rank it at the level of Little Women but it was a interesting tale. Also gave us some new insights into Marmee and her famous temper. We had some nice vegetarian dishes in honor of his diet of no meat. We didn't necessarily honor the no eggs and milk rule. Suzi brought a delicious chocolate chip cookie in a skillet that was full of chocolate goodness. Who could resist.
April is Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford. Same author who wrote Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Should be fun!
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