Submitted by Ann S.
Riverrun Book Club
review of “When The Moon is Low”
The following notes
made from the perspective an impartial observer with no previous knowledge of
the story.
This book
is about family and survival, a definite page turner. To say
one loved or enjoyed this book has to be qualified due to the heartbreaking
circumstances of the characters. Aspects
of this book caused apprehension to some readers, but the need to know
the outcome overcame the inclination to put the book down. While it was questioned how so many tragic
things could happen to one person, it seems the author combined the experiences
of many to show the desperate issues facing refugees. All felt that even given the difficulties, Fereiba had no choice but to try to get to her sister.
There was conversation
on immigration policies, the difficulties of adjusting to rules and customs from
country to country, and the general hardships faced by refugees. Other than Fereiba’s tragic loss of her
son, I heard no specific description of other cruelties the family faced. I’m assuming they were too depressing to need
discussion?
How does the book end? Does Saleem run into his mother’s arms and return
her bangles? Does he ever meet Roxanne
again? Does he die in the tunnel? Never fear – Ann Fitzhebert is currently
working on the sequel where everything turns out sunny.
Book Voted on For January 2018: THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TO TOWN by David Macfarlane
Stephanie has volunteered to host the January meeting.
Changes to the "book suggestion" rooster: Kathy will provide selections for February.
(Lori March, Marilyn April - to be confirmed)
NEXT MEEETING: CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON SIX BURNER BISTRO
Sunday, December 3, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. (some will arrive a bit later)
Book for discussion: The Interpretation of Loss by Kiran Desai
Yankee Swap will be Gently Used Books
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