Title: A Fun Look At Normal Life
Review: A story of a book club that only reads Jane Austen's novels, Fowler's book turns out to be very enjoyable. I had a very strong feeling when finished that this book needs a number of readings along with re-readings of the Austen books, which are represented one for each chapter. In addition to changing the Austen novel each chapter, Fowler chooses a different person in the club to focus on with scenes from the character's past. Clearly the overall emphasis on social interaction is very much like Austen's emphasis, but this book is of our time, and I found it very touching, making me often smile. Not a supper serious book with any action, but rather a story of normality.
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