September - a teeny weeny bookgroup!

Last night we enjoyed quality rather than quantity, when we discussed Empress Orchid. On the whole we enjoyed the book, finding it in parts fascinating. Orchid was a character who could be sympathised with. Some scenes were felt to be too descriptive - some more dialogue would've served well in the place of events simply being described. Finding out that this is in fact the first of a trilogy goes to explain the rather abrubt ending.

As for our next book...well it had been a year since my sci-fi list and I worked hard to keep any off the list this year. I did sneak in a couple of books that could be possibly be found in the fantasy section of amazon but the canny group steered clear. I suspect that Lorraine has been scarred for life after being forced to watch The Princess Bride against her will. For any of you who might be a fan of the film, apparently the book (written in '73) is even better. Anyway, here is the shortlist.

Under the Skin Michel Faber
Anansi Boys Neil Gaiman
The Princess Bride William Goldman
Beyond the Great Indoors Ingvar Ambjornsen

And the winner is....

Beyond the Great Indoors Ingvar Ambjornsen

Have fun reading this Norwegian book. You'll be relieved to know it's also available in English translation.