Life After Life, A Novel by Kate Atkinson

The Locale: Susan H's

Life After Life, a Novel

Kate Atkinson

The Book: On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. Sadly, she dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Clearly history (and Kate Atkinson) have plans for her: In Ursula rests nothing less than the fate of civilization. (from Goodreads)

The Meeting: As always, Susan, the food was amazing. The cheese soufflé was especially rich and tasty. Thanks for hosting! Overall I think we liked “Life After Life” though I don’t think we all agreed on how it ended, if it ended… It was certainly different.

The Vote: Tassy presented...

• Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
• The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles   **WINNER**
• Rabbit, Run by John Updike

For the first time in our 7 year history, we voted unanimously on our next book! The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles  will be discussed on November 17 at Tassy’s house.

Up Next: Room by Emma Donoghue at Diana's house on October 6th (Note:  a date change)

Next to Present: Yeline

Then:

• Yeline
• Carmen
• Susan
• Brenda
• Lori
• Sarah
• Susan H.
• Meredith
• Jennifer
• Diana
• Tassy