This book is one to read again and again, and glean more from it every time. If you do read it for a book club, please let everyone know it is a SATIRE and is meant to be funny, and is extremely so if you read it that way. I found that if people did not understand this they were terribly confused and did not understand what the author was trying to say.

Our book club found this a relatively enjoyable read, howver, it was not all that interesting or enjoyable to discuss.

This book would probably make for a great discussion in a book club. However, it was a very dificult read because it was obvious that the author was very contemptful of men, and suspicious of them. Also, the accounts in the Bible were highly distorted to the point that it was obvious that the author was trying to say they were obvious lies, written to make men look good and hide the truth. I think that some history can be that way ("the winners get to write the history books") but men and women are not at war.

Really funny book. Enjoyable read. I actullay bought it for a couple of people for Christmas. It was not neccessarily the most thought-provoking, but it was a lot of fun. A good pick for summer months

Very interesting book.. Lots of fuel for discussion as it deals with the vegetarian (anti-meat) movement, teenagers coming of age, relationships both marital and family. Told from multiple angles.

This book was OK, but not great. I think the most compelling reason to read it for a book club is to get at the idea that "the winners get to write the history books". This book portrays men as the "winners" (and not in the positive way) and basically sets forth the idea that the entire Genesis account of the sons of Joseph is a big lie put together by the men in the Genesis account to serve their own interests and egos. If you like that kind of story, this book is for you. The author takes great liberties with her history, and there is nothing to base it on historically. For instance, the whole RED TENT thing--is that what happened historically? I doubt it. Doubt that in a farmning, shepherding society the womenwould be allowed to take a whole week off to lounge around a tent and do no work. Would be nice but I don't think that happened. What she fails to tell us is why this would be neccessary to rewrite history this way. I also thought the story dragged a lot.

This book took a lot of mental effort to read, in the most positive sense of the phrase. It was written in a completely unique style--5 books that are encased within one another. Each is unique in its own literary style, and COMPLETELY different from one another. If your book club readers are savvy enough to get through this book (and it does take a little tenacity) there will be an excellent discussion at the end of it. If your club is in it for best seller/quick action/ easy read this is not the book for you.

Well written account of Greg Mortenson's life. Inspiring, and thought provoking. Excellent fodder for discussion at book club!! We have read Hosseni's books for our book club, and I think this book gives even more insight into that part of the world.

I picked this book up because there was an article about the author in "Ohio" magazine as she and her husband run a restaurant/bar in Cleveland, Ohio. I was intruigued that someone from the Killing Fields would be living so differently now. The story is incredible, and she tells it well, looking full-face into the horrors she experienced as a very young child from an upper-middle class family forced to try to survive during the Cambodian civil war. A wake-up call to Middle Class America, for sure, to realize the rest of the world is not as fortunate as we are, and not to take freedom for granted.

Terribly written, story did not go anywhere. I kept trying to read it until my husband asked me if I was enjoying my book and I realized how stupid I was being, so I threw the book away. Not even good enough to give away or try to sell. NOT WORTH READING

A wonderful book. I don't know why it is "teen" rated. I am not sure teens would like it. Apparently it was not published in Austrailia that way--not sure why it is here in the states. Excellent story. Will make you cry. Narrated by Death, which takes a little getting used to (press on through the first few pages when the story really starts)

I picked this book up because it had gotten high marks on this website. I hated it,and finally stopped reading it after getting 3/4 of the way through, and I probably only have done that once or twice in my life. The story dragged, there was nothing catchy about it. The author's writing style was too wordy, and difficult to connect with--the metaphors and similies did not make sense, at least to me. Then there were the graphic portrayals of gay love, which got more descriptive as the book went on, which I found repulsive. I would never recomend this book to anyone.

I enjoyed reading this--it was a light, quick read. However, the author's opinions about religion, love, and life really were (and she addmitted this in the book, too) just opinions. I feel like the author was writing a cathartic book about overcoming her depression.

ridiculous. Don't bother reading. It is annoying

could not put it down--what a great sequel to "Pillars"

very sappy. Would not recomend

OK book. Probably would generate some fun discussion.

This reads like a b-rated movie. Characters not compelling, story-line predictable. Not a book that brings any new ideas to the table to discuss at a book club

very funny, insightful. Jacobs tries to take every command in the Bible literally, with very funny results.

This is the first in the "Lord of the Rings" series--a prequel, so to speak. A great adventure story.

Was expecting more after enjoying the Davinci Code, and did not like it. I believe this was published first. It is a good adventure story, but does not spark the same kinds of discussions as the DaVinci Code did.

I enjoyed this book immensely even though I knew what the outcome was going to be, given that is is historical fiction. Entertaining.

I found this book a little silly. Did not enjoy it.

Sort of a "dark" romance between the leading characters. Unresolved issues remain unresolved, and therefore I found the ending unsatisfying. Still, a good read.

Good read. I enjoyed the characters--especially Polly. Very honest writing.

Very predictable, easy-to-read book. Not an especially good choice for book clubs as it affords nothing to discuss. A nice love story.

Did not enjoy this book at all. Aside from the depressing content, it really did not have any sork of gripping plot-line. They walk, they die. It is about it. It seems that the same things keep happening again and again (i.e. they run into danger, and escape. then they find food, then they are in danger again, etc. etc. ad nauseum) All this to say, I am not sure that there is much to discuss at a book club.

I liked Cee Cee, but I also feel like for as "good" as she was made out to be, she would have done the right thing at 16 rather than wait until she was much older. But then, there would be no story. Scary as probably something like this really could happen with a naive teen who has not had a lot of influence during very formative years to give a strong moral compass. Easily sucked into "cult-like" activity because of the facade of love and care for her.

I had a difficult time staying interested. It kept jumping from past to present and it was sometimes difficult to tell when it did that mid-chapter, and who was who in the present and past (since the main character changes his name). Might be good to discuss classes in society, etc.

Enjoyed this look into a family where a significant medical diagnosis is made.

Steven Lopez writes an honest account of his friendship with a man who is homeless and has schizophrenia. He chronicles the hardships of such a relationship, but also shows the rewards. A really interesting book.

Don't bother with this book, maybe if you want some mindless "beach reading" as long as you are not embarrassed to be seen with this title as an adult. The story kept me somewhat interested, but the plot was thin with a lot of holes in it (covered up by SOOOOO many descriptions of how gorgeous the vampire was--sorry, someone who is that pale with eyes that looked like he was punched can not be gorgeous) Anyway, not a great book

Have no idea why this is called "Matrimony". I think it is a cynical look at marriage. Might bring up some good discussion about what matrimony means.

I liked the descriptions of food, and the stories of the people and their interactions

Good 'beach read' fairly light, but gives you some things to think about. The romance was nice, if not a little predictable, but what do you expect out of a love story? I liked it a lot. Cried at the end. I think the main character's relationship with her mother was wonderfully told.

Having grown up in Michigan, and living in Ohio, this was great reading, although anyone would appreciate it. If you have not been on or around the great lakes, it would be worth the trip. They are spectacular, and you almost can't understand them without seeing them. The information and history was impecable and the writing was interesting. We dont normally do non-fiction in our club but everyone enjoyed this--really "couldn't put it down"

Wow. I read this in high school, and remember liking it some, and now I remember why I liked it. It is an awesome tale.

Took Latin in school, and have learned about Roman culture a bit. The book was good, enjoyable.

I think this is one of the best books I have read in a while. Well written, deals with a lot of issues--young love, families, history, etc in a great way without being too pushy about any of it.

Hillenbrand has put out another masterpiece. What a story! It really makes you appreciate what it means that "Freedom is not free".