First Saturday Book Group: "The Golden Gate," then Brunch
Details
On the first Saturday in June, we will discuss The Golden Gate by Vikram Seth.
NOTE that on we will meet at Live Oak Park at 10:00 am. Bring a chair or blanket, in case we sit on the grass. Afterwards we can have brunch at Crepevine or Saul's after book group.
If the location changes due to bad weather or other reason, this description will be updated a few days before we meet.
Synopsis:
One of the most highly regarded novels of 1986, Vikram Seth's story in verse made him a literary household name in both the United States and India.
John Brown, a successful yuppie living in 1980s San Francisco meets a romantic interest in Liz, after placing a personal ad in the newspaper. From this interaction, John meets a variety of characters, each with their own values and ideas of "self-actualization." However, Liz begins to fall in love with John's best friend, and John realizes his journey of self-discovery has only just begun..
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