What did you think of the dynamic between the two women? How did it change and develop in the course of the narrative? Was Lily right to accept Budgie's overture of friendship after her marriage to Nick? Would you call this a toxic relationship? Who do you think needed the other the most?Ĥ.
The friendship between Lily and Budgie forms the backbone of the novel, both in 1931 and in 1938. What did you think of Lily Dane? How do you think she developed as a character during the course of the novel? Did you find her essential innocence a strength or a weakness? How did her thoughts and actions in Seaview compare to her thoughts and actions in the other settings?ģ. Why do you think the author chose this setting? What kind of changes were taking place in American society at the time, and how did those influence the plot and characters? What role do think the storm played, both as a dramatic device and to convey the novel's themes?Ģ. The main narrative of A Hundred Summers takes place in an old money enclave in Rhode Island during the summer of the great New England hurricane of 1938. The Secret Life of Voilete Grant, Overseas.ġ. *Other Books by Same Author: A Certain Age, Fall of Poppies, The Forgotten Room, Along the Infinite Sea, Tiny Little Thing,
Add The New England Hurricane of 1938 and you've got a lively Book Club meeting. Social taboo's, class discrimination, love, family, and betrayal are front and center in this story. You're only as sick as your secrets, is how the saying goes and there are certainly a lot of secrets in this book giving your book club some hot topics to discuss. I enjoyed this book very much it was a great escape. She even provides a playlist of songs from that era. Check out the author's website for more information on the actual New England Hurricane of 1938. There are old world attitudes, social stigmas and many unspoken rules just waiting to be broken. During this summer, many secrets are revealed creating a tantalizing read. After years apart, two somewhat estranged college friends end up summering at the same upscale beach club in Rhode Island, 1938. What makes it even more interesting is the author uses the New England Hurricane of 1938 as a backdrop to the story. There's a little rivalry, a little history and bunch of family drama in this book. PBR Book Review:A HUNDRED SUMMERS by Beatriz Williams is the perfect beach read.
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