French-Canadian Fiction

Meeting Summary:

Children of My Heart by Gabrielle Roy (Kathryn and Susan) ***

Kamouraska by Anne Hebert (Frances) ***

The Cruellest Month by Louise Penny (Linda) *

Bury your Dead by Louise Penny (Wendy) **

The Breakwater House by Pascale Quiviger (Kerry) **

Road past Altamont by Gabrielle Roy (Antoinette) ***

Mile End by Lise Tremblay (Ada) ***

Mad Shadows by Marie Claire Blais (Teresa) 1/2 *

Charles the Bold by Yves Beachemin (Pat)

This was a mixed bag as far as positive books reviews were concerned. Gabrielle Roy, Anne Hebert and Lise Tremblay came out on top, with Marie Claire Blais (whom I also attempted to read) took last place. However, a very good time was had by all, and, after a certain amount of bickering, we actually decided on one title for all of us to read for the next meeting. It's a teen novel - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie. The meeting will be at Linda's on August 26th. See you there.