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Book 101: The House of The Spirits by Isabel Allende
 
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 @ 19:00
MLC Librairie Café, Rue de Carouge 98. 1205 Geneva., Geneva
 
Have you found yourself unable to sleep at night; wondering what was voted 1982's best novel of the year in Chile?
We have good news for you , because .....

The 101st book presented by The Geneva International Book Club is "The House of The Spirits" by Isabel Allende.

Teaser:
The book was first conceived by Allende when she received news that her 100-year-old grandfather was dying. She began to write him a letter that ultimately became the manuscript of The House of the Spirits.

The story details the life of the Trueba family, spanning four generations, and tracing the post-colonial social and political upheavals of Chile – though the country's name, and the names of figures closely paralleling historical ones, such as "the President" or "the Poet", are never explicitly given. The story is told mainly from the perspective of two protagonists (Esteban and Alba) and incorporates elements of magical realism.

If you’ve read it, come along and discuss it in an atmosphere of curiosity and good humour.

If you haven’t read it: no problem! Come along anyway. Our meetings always include a detailed overview of the book, its author and its main themes so there’s plenty to talk about.

Geneva International Book Group meetings are culturally diverse, open-minded and friendly. Everyone is welcome and attendance is free of charge. (But please buy a drink from the bar.)

The meeting runs from 7pm to 9pm, then we will move to the bar across the road. Please be prompt.

How to get there.
MLC Librairie Café, Rue de Carouge 98. 1205 Geneva.

From the Augustins tram stop, walk 3 to 5 minutes towards Carouge. The café is at an angle on the right, almost opposite the IFAGE building.
http://www.librairie-cafe.com/nous-contacter-1.html

Visit our Goodreads group:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/174078-geneva-international-book-club
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