The Last Painting of Sara De Vos Book Review

The Last Painting of Sara De Vos: Book Review by Dinh.

4.5 stars

Synopsis:

AMSTERDAM, 1631: Sara de Vos becomes the first woman to be admitted as a master painter to the city’s Guild of St. Luke. Though women do not paint landscapes (they are generally restricted to indoor subjects), a wintry outdoor scene haunts Sara: She cannot shake the image of a young girl from a nearby village, standing alone beside a silver birch at dusk, staring out at a group of skaters on the frozen river below. Defying the expectations of her time, she decides to paint it. Continue reading “The Last Painting of Sara De Vos Book Review” →

The Last Painting of Sara De Vos Book Club Discussion Questions

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Discussion Questions:

1. The setting of The Last Painting of Sara De Vos took place in various locations and time period. Did you find Smith’s method of going back and forth and between the different time periods and locations a success to keeping you engaged? Continue reading “The Last Painting of Sara De Vos Book Club Discussion Questions” →

What Are You Grateful For On Thanksgiving?

Happy Thanksgiving!

What are you grateful for on Thanksgiving

 

Before you start your bountiful Thanksgiving feast, I like to ask you:

What are you grateful for on Thanksgiving?

We at Arlene’s Book Club have  a lot to be thankful for this year.

My Thoughts

Firstly, I like to say a big THANK YOU to all our readers, especially the ones that have taken the time to comment on the posts. Continue reading “What Are You Grateful For On Thanksgiving?” →

Until The Beginning Book Review

Until The Beginning: Book Review by Dinh.

3.5 stars out of 5 stars

Until The Beginning Book Review

Synopsis:

When Juneau’s clan disappeared, she lost more than her friends and family; she lost her entire world. She discovered her life was a lie-her people weren’t living in the wilderness because they were the sole survivors of a nuclear war. They were in hiding, hoping no one would find them and learn their secret: they never get sick, they hardly age, and they have the power to communicate with nature. Continue reading “Until The Beginning Book Review” →

After The End Book Review

After The End: Book Review by Dinh

4 stars

Synopsis:

World War III has left the world ravaged by nuclear radiation. A lucky few escaped to the Alaskan wilderness. They’ve survived for the last thirty years by living off the land, being one with nature, and hiding form whoever else might still be out there.

At least, this is what Juneau has been told her entire life.

When Juneau returns from a hunting trip to discover that everyone in her clan has vanished, she sets off to find them. Leaving the boundaries of their land for the very first time, she learns something horrifying: There never was a war. Cities were never destroyed. The world is intact. Everything is a lie. Continue reading “After The End Book Review” →

The Last Painting Of Sara De Vos By Dominic Smith

Please join us in reading The Last Painting of Sara De Vos by Dominic Smith for our suggested book club monthly reading.

 

We will be reviewing The Last Painting of Sara De Vos along with our monthly book club discussions questions for November 31st, 2016.

Set in the Netherlands, New York and Sydney, in three different time periods (1631, 1957, and 2000), this book is about the lives of 3 people, Sara De Vos, Ellie Shipley and Marty De Groot. Continue reading “The Last Painting Of Sara De Vos By Dominic Smith” →

The Little Red Chairs Book Review

The Little Red Chairs: Book Review by Dinh.

3.5stars
The Little Red Chairs

Summary:

Dr. Vladimir Dragan, a stranger, masquerading as a healer and a sex therapist arrives in the small Irish town of Cloonoila and disrupts the quiet town.

Soon he meets the locals and charms them all. The town’s beauty Fidelma McBride falls under his spell.

Fidelma is married to Jack, who is significantly older than her. Fidelma desperately wants a child and connives with Vlad to get her deepest desire. Continue reading “The Little Red Chairs Book Review” →

The Little Red Chairs Book Club Discussion Questions

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Discussion Questions:

1.We meet Dr. Vladimir Dragan at the beginning of the book appearing like a holy man in white gloves and white hair. What does his appearance signify? Continue reading “The Little Red Chairs Book Club Discussion Questions” →

The Queen of the Tearling Book Review

The Queen of the Tearling: Book Review by Dinh.

3.5stars
The Queen of the Tearling Book Review

 

Summary:

Raised by loyal servants, in a cottage deep in the woods, Kelsea Raleigh has been in hiding since the death of her mother, Queen Elyssa.

Now at the age of 19 years old, The Queen’s Guard- loyal soldiers that protect the throne, have come to take Kelsea to the capital to be crowned as the new Queen of the Tearling. Continue reading “The Queen of the Tearling Book Review” →

After You Book Review

After You: Book Review by Dinh.

3.5stars

Summary:

The conclusion of the first book Me Before You (2012), left a very sad and very emotional ending with the death of Will Traynor.

After You follows Louisa Clark’s life as she struggles to cope with the aftermath of his death.

We find Louisa living in a flat in London, a year and a half after Will’s death. She bought the flat with the money Will had left her. Continue reading “After You Book Review” →