August 13 - The Power of One

First day of summer! I thought it might never arrive. Happy solstice, everyone ~

Sounds like only the most dedicated Bolano fans finished The Savage Detectives before the meeting. I confess: I gave it up after about 100 pp. Another one for the 'I swear I'll read this someday' shelf.

I think we still need to choose the next book (or three). Please send your suggestions.

The August 13 selection is The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. Here's a portion of one review: "Set in a world torn apart, where man enslaves his fellow man and freedom remains elusive, THE POWER OF ONE is the moving story of one young man's search for the love that binds friends, the passion that binds lovers, and the realization that it takes only one to change the world. A weak and friendless boy growing up in South Africa during World War II, Peekay turns to two older men, one black and one white, to show him how to find the courage to dream, to succeed, to triumph over a world when all seems lost, and to inspire him to summon up the most irresistible force of all: the Power of One." 544 pp.

The Wanderer Returns

I don't mind spoilers. Give me reason to continue and finish The Savage Detectives. I've been unfaithful with other authors and writers.

See you all Friday evening.