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By: HAVE 011
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2023-04-24 13:07:36 |
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Most were disappointed with the book - much disbelief about key elements of the plot. |
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By: HAMIL 014
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2023-04-24 13:01:08 |
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The plot was obvious early on. At times unsettling, but good imagery. A worthwhile discussion. |
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By: AUCK 150
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2023-04-24 12:58:19 |
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This book created a lot of discussion with varying opinions, but being an elderly group, it was quite disturbing to read about the abuse of those with dementia. |
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By: TIMAR 020
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2023-04-24 12:55:07 |
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Small attendance, but great discussion. Haunting tale, realistically and scarily portrayed characters. Perhaps a wake up call about keeping track of our own families' needs and vulnerability. |
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By: WANAK 001
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2023-04-24 12:52:45 |
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A thought provoking read. |
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By: WANAK 009
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2023-04-24 12:47:47 |
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We all enjoyed the book, particularly the first half, and thought it was beautifully written. A great debut novel. |
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By: PAIHIA 001
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2021-05-15 13:44:04 |
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Probably the book that has generated the most discussion for a long time. However not many of us were really great fans and a few didn't finish it. We did love the tiger. |
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By: AUCK 406
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2020-09-02 13:45:16 |
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A good book - you need to stick with it until the end. Still thinking about it weeks later. |
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By: HAMIL 003
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2020-08-26 14:54:20 |
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The most difficult task was agreeing on a rating! We had a great discussion around the questions, and it was clear that the topics of dementia and the vulnerability of the elderly were seen as important ones. There was praise too for McFarlane's writing - descriptions of the scenery around Ruth's isolated cottage especially. In the end though, the issue was whether we had liked the story - perhaps uncomfortably haunting! |
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By: TAUR 009
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2020-01-24 14:31:30 |
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A great debut novel from this young author! The majority of our group loved it, related to the topic and found it a suspenseful thriller, with varying opinions on who or what the 'tiger' meant to Ruth. Two members found it uncomfortable and distressing that such things happen to elderly vulnerable people. |
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By: MANGWK 001
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2020-01-24 14:24:23 |
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Elicited a great deal of discussion. A useful tool to understand a mind that is beginning to unravel. |
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By: RICH 005
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2019-11-13 11:58:10 |
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Book provided lots of discussion, but some felt it too close to home as had family members suffering from the same symptoms as Ruth. |
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By: KATIK 005
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2019-08-02 14:45:05 |
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'The Night Guest' was generally well rated by our reading group with the following comments made: realistic; dementia is a topical subject for our times; funny at times but also sad; the writing style was appreciated; predators deceiving a vulnerable older population for monetary gain is so topical. The book notes were a helpful addition to the novel. |
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By: WHANG 009
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2019-06-17 14:46:06 |
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Disturbing, thought provoking, and well-written for a "young" woman about dementia. |
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By: CHCH 238
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2019-06-17 14:43:34 |
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We thought this was full of suspense, and the portrayal of Edith's character indicative of a woman with dementia. A great read. |
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By: TIMAR 008
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2019-06-17 14:42:25 |
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Very readable. We really wanted to know what happened. Rest home cares and concerns are very relevant today. |
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