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How about the café named Yeast of Bodmin?
This was a short story, bound like a book. We hear the conversations and are privy to Lisa's internal thoughts, but there is very little description of the surroundings or the physical appearance of the characters.
Abby was my favorite character. I believe she was added for the sake of comic relief and I did chuckle at some of her comments. Favorite Abby line: "I'm going to get him to sign my boobs. With his tongue."
Gripping action, or Keystone cops?"I'm Captain Poldark!"
In all seriousness, understanding the character of Ross Poldark, do you ever take inspiration from him in your own life?
Not Demelza, Not Gay, Ray. I totally saw that coming.
In this section, we learn the secrets of each of the characters, as they reveal them to each other.What did you think of the "big reveals"? Were they predictable, far-fetched, over the top?
Hahahahaha! I've just finished reading. What I thought was a 98 page story, was really only 79 pages of story and another 19 pages of promotional material for a different book!
You've started reading! What do you think so far? The following questions might help with discussion. Feel free to respond to one or more of the questions, or ask your own, but don't give away anything from later chapters if you have read further along.
Lisa - do you know someone like Lisa who is afraid of everything? Does it seem realistic that her interest in Ross Poldark would be the one thing that brings her out of her shell? Who or what would entice you to do something out of character for you?
Demelza/Ray - Do you believe Ray's reasons for not divulging he was male? How would you react if you were in Lisa's position?
Abby - Do you think Abby really is as tough as she wants everyone to believe?
Kirsty - What do you think is Kirsty's secret?
Are you paying attention to the songs that begin each chapter? Do you start singing the song in your head? Do you think there is significance to the music selections?
It arrived today! If I can stay awake long enough, I might read the whole thing during my bedtime reading tonight; it's a short little book. I'm planning my own Poldark adventure in May--I wonder if I'll get any travel tips?
What did you dislike about the book?
What was your favorite part of the book?
Post your first impressions about the book here. Please keep this thread spoiler free.
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I'm Tanya and will be serving as your book club hostess. I have a deep, abiding love for the Poldark series in all its forms. I didn't have a group of friends to take on a road trip to Cornwall, so I'm taking my husband with me in May. Maybe I will get some travel tips from this book?I also moderate a Poldark series group on Goodreads. For more discussion about the series by Winston Graham, feel free to also join the Poldark Saga - Winston Graham group https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
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