Twitter Book Club (part three)

Last month Twitter Book Club discussed Normal People by Sally Rooney. 

This book was chosen in a Twitter poll, from a shortlist of 4 books, based on suggestions from people on Twitter. 

It was discussed via a DM group on Twitter, so as not to fill everyone else's timeline with chat. There are currently 50 people in the Twitter Book Group. Not all of these people read the book (and I wouldn't expect them to), but hopefully, those in the group who didn't, got an interesting insight into the book!

In fact, I am delighted to tell you that 26 people (at least) read the book in the Group. I know this because, I asked those who had read it, to score it out of 10. And, as you might have guessed, 26 people did just that. 

The discussion about the book was VERY lively. It really was mixed. 

Some people found the lack of punctuation frustrating. There was a good chat about how likeable the characters were and how this impacted on their enjoyment of the book. 

Some found it very powerful and thought provoking and a true insight into two people's struggles to find a place for themselves. 

However, I think the biggest discussion was about the ending...

I am mindful of not spoiling the book for anyone who hasn't read it, so that's all I shall say. 

The book has led a few people in the Book Club to search out Sally's other book, so that's a good thing!

26 people gave it marks out of 10 (and the marks given ranged from 1 to 10!) and the average mark for Normal People is a very creditable 5.9. 

Thanks to everyone who joined in. If you want to be added to the group for next month get in touch with me on Twitter (@biggreenbooks) and i'll add you to the Group. 

We are now going to choose next month's book, which will be discussed on Tuesday September 10th.

A Twitter Poll will be going up in the next hour. This month, the shortlist will be from a selection of books that may have gone under the radar or may not have been seen stacked up on the tables of Waterstones. You know what I mean.

anyway.

EVERYONE CAN VOTE.