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I was disappointed with how little focus there was on the books they read and the monthly discussion. You could hardly even tell who said what in those meetings, the dialogue was often not assigned to a character (like with "Harriet said" or "Clare pointed out"). It seemed like the author threw the books and meetings in as an afterthought. "Oh crap, I guess they better actually read a book or two considering the title!"

I was also annoyed with how much the author 'tortured' her characters. Everyone went through agonizing dilemma after agonizing dilemma. We hear about the book-of-the-month for a page or two, then we get 30 pages about how they deal with their dilemma. When the next month came along... rinse, repeat. It got so angsty I got bored. They made so many stupid choices I couldn't care about the characters. You'd think that a book called "The Reading Group" would have more focus on the meetings, you know, maybe a few good *reading group* scenes. Apparently logic failed there.

There was one thing I liked about the book... the British phrases and words. They're why I even bothered to finish reading. But they're no reason to start reading.

engrossing story of 5 british women who are in a book club. Their lives intersect in interesting ways. And a bonus...their book discussions suggested several books that I would like to read or reread.

Quick, engaging read. It's not really a book about a reading group, but more of a book about the lives of a few interesting women.

An interesting novel about a group of English women who decide to form a reading group. They pick a novel to read each month. And of course, while reading the books, become closer as a group and as individuals. And the books they pick seem to have something to do with what is occurring in their lives. Good characters.

A very enjoyable light read about a reading group in England.

The story of five women's lives over the course of a year as they meet monthly to read and discuss books. Good story!