The O'Briens by Peter Behrens

Both of us who read this title liked it very much. It is the story of a family descended from the main character of Behren's earlier book, The Law of Dreams. We follow the family from the early 1900s in Quebec through both world wars and into the 60s. The main character is a self-made rich industrialist, married to an independent and very interesting woman. The book chronicles their marriage through the years and provides a great look at Canadian life through these times.

Marriage

Meeting Summary: Nov. 4

The O'Briens by Peter Behrens (Kathryn and Wendy) ***

The Stuff that never Happened by Maddie Dawson (Frances) *

A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve (Teresa) **

Everything was Goodbye by Gurjinder Basran (Pat) **1/2

Loving Frank by Nancy Horan (Pat) ***

The Wednesday Letters by Jason Wright (Goldie) **

Story of a Marriage by Andrew Greer (Barb) ***

Much ado about Marriage by Karen Hawkins (Kerry) *1/2

Recipes for a Perfect Marriage by Morag Prunty (Ada) ***

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen (Rhian) ***

Reviews were generally pretty positive for this subject. Well, at least for fiction about this subject. Thanks to Rhian for hosting in her new apartment, which was a little tricky to find, but very nice once we found it.

Next up is our Christmas Party, Dec. 18. Bring food and something Christmasy if you are so inclined.