Garbo Laughs by Elizabeth Hay

July 21, 2006

Location:       Marvel's home                                          

Members:     Virginia, Françoise, Louise, Carmen, Margaret, Joanne, Louise, Bea, Marvel, Wilma, Gisela

Elizabeth Hay had been invited to join us but in the end was unable to come due to a dinner engagement.  This book had mixed reviews.  No one absolutely hated it but the general consensus was that it did not have a story line or theme. 

Everyone had a difficult time getting into the book but all found the second half much easier to read.  It was described as a story about every day life – your life or my life - an intimate tale.  Some people found the reference to the old classic movies interesting, some were pleased that the book was written about the Old Ottawa South neighbourhood and that it was interesting to see streets that we were familiar with.    

Overall it was agreed by those that had read Hay’s other book “A Student of Weather” that the Student of Weather was a better read. 

Also at the July 21^st meeting the “ladies of the club”  gave me a wonderful gift certificate to my favourite boutique (The Clothes Secret).   I thank you all again what a terrific gift!

Respectfully submitted by Marvel on July 27, 2006