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| Hello Terry |
Dear Bookclub,
Discussion of Ann Napolitano's "Hello Beautiful" was surpassed by beloved 'catching-up' conversation. Seated outside at Madeiras, sinking into our personal tales of summer, we eschewed Napolitano's tale after declaring too much as unrealistic and characters unlikable. The first part of the book engaged, the next part went on and on and on and on and on, being sure to check all boxes for writing style and inclusion of current controversial topics. Ensnaring the reader in a net far too vast, deprived any true captivation.
Did Oprah read this? Did it filter through some Oprah AI to become a 'pick'?
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| Greta Gerwig's 2019 film, "Little Women" |
Did she read "Little Women"? Oprah's recommendations feel a bit like the Good Housekeeping Seal. Not bad, but not silk or satin.
Ann Napolitano claims that the nod to "Little Women" developed while she was writing and the framing was not part of her plan:
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/18/1164523144/ann-napolitano-on-her-new-novel-hello-beautiful
Terry's suggestions for an upcoming read:
"An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take it Back" Elisabeth Rosenthal
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" Gabrielle Zevin *chosen
"Count the Ways" Joyce Maynard
Up next:
Happy reading!
LK
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