Saturday, July 7, 2007


This post is directed mainly to the Book Hub members. Please post which book you would prefer to read. The Book Hub seems to be heading into two directions: One is the more classical and denser reads, and the other is the more contemporary stories. Balancing these two styles of books may be hard, but I don't think it will be impossible. I have to say I am a fan of both. However, in trying to achieve the aim of the book club which is to expand on our own cultural domain, contemporary tales that share/reflect upon differing cultures from our own, seem to suit best. I havent heard anything about the comic as yet, so here are some other suggestions that have been made:
1) The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Eventhough it is a work of fantasy it challenges our own perception in regards to the position of women in our world.



2) An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusebagina: An autobiographical story of the man who saved 1,268 of his fellow countrymen during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.




3) The City of Joy: A priest ventures out to find joy in the slums of Calcutta.


4) Almost French: A much lighter read that highlights cultural differences between the French culture and the Australian culture.




My vote is The City of Joy.



Hope to hear from you all soon,

Lucia

2 comments:

K said...

Wow, just found your blog. I like it! Quite thought-provoking. I know I'm not part of the book club, so I'm abusing your post! ;) We should try to organise a catch-up night before the holidays end, if possible, for the EDU crew. Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Hi Lucia
They all sound great!
Judy :)