Ok, people did die, so not a complete romp, but they certainly seemed to deserve it. Toss in an octogenarian super spy with unlimited contacts around the globe and all was well by the end. What a charming group of retirees mixed up with the most stereotypical bad guys and the inevitable dodgy priest - this was certainly not War and Peace but it was imminently readable and at times laugh out loud funny. A great, if fluffy, read. For those who loved it, the sequel comes out in the fall.
A fun read, but not much to discuss, unfortunately. Ok, the characters were unbelievable and thin. Who cares? We all liked it and liked even more having a chance to be together again. Here is a picture!
And so, on to the next book. No one was interested in a deep read during the summer, so the choice is The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi. This is an interesting structure, a mix of short stories and back story. It is also a mystery, and another fun read. August is Women in Sunlight by Frances Mayes. Another good summer read.
We are set to meet on July 20, which is the usual date. Would it be convenient for the group to go back to the third Monday rather than Tuesday? That might make it easier for some of us and would shift us to the 19th. Anyone want to volunteer to host?
Speaking of that, thank you, thank you, Julie Weissend. What a lovely evening we had at her house, just fantastic.
See you all in July!
