The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair - Joel Dicker
Originally written in French. Interesting that the chapters are numbered backwards in line with how Harry taught his pupil, Marcus Goldman (who story this is) the rules of writing. It is about who did kill Nola Kerrigan, a disturbed girl who had a thing for Harry (34) when she was 15 in the small town of Somerset, Maine. Harry is in prison 30 years later, the body of Nola discovered buried in his back garden. Marcus is living in his house while he tries to work on a second novel. Harry releases his story of Nola and him to Marcus piecemeal as Marcus visits him, and Marcus and a policeman discover who really did kill Nola.
After about 280 pages I jumped to the endgame chapters and got the wrap-up. Margaret had persevered through the whole book. It made sense at the time. The story is very complex, and rambled on a bit.
It was very well written and constructed. there are good visualisations of places, and the tips on how to write were interesting.
There is a wonderful portrayal of a Jewish mother in Mrs. Goldman, only interested in finding a nice girl for her son.
Average Mark = 7
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White Tiger - Aravind Adiga
Does Liz know about this? It would upset her I think.
The protagonist is a thief and a murderer who justifies these things as he is an 'entrepreneur'. There was grudging admiration for the way that he pulled himself up in the world.
The book is written as a series of letters to a chinaman.
The Caste system held him back. The book caused a storm in India about the corruption, but our readers who have visited India thought it was a true portrayal
We have read it but not enjoyed it. Linda just finished it before we all arrived and couldn't remember it. Mary couldn't remember anything about it.
Marks: 7 6 5 7 = 6
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