This book was well received by most of us, although not necessarily enjoyed, given the subject matter. The discussion was made lively because we didn't all share the same views. Most of us found it difficult to put down and were very invested in learning the outcome for each well-drawn character, or pair of characters.…

We had an enjoyable discussion of Snow Falling on Cedars, which everyone liked except Sue, and even she mentioned its good points.   We felt it was beautifully written with good characterisation and  a plot which kept us tense until the end, though we had some discussion about the female characters, especially Hatsue. There was also some speculation about how Kabuo might…

Most of us enjoyed this biography about Laura Cumming's mother Elizabeth (aka Grace then Betty) Cumming, nee Elston. As the author unravels the story of her mother's life, through investigation and research, she narrates the tale a bit like a detective novel, piecing it together like a puzzle.  She uses her skills and expertise, as…