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The Strays

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by Emily Bitto

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Does this have any abuse in it? What is the reason they stopped talking? I’m okay with being spoiled. I don’t want any nasty surprises.
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What role did lily play in the demise of the Trentham family? Was their utopian dream of an artist's colony deemed to fail as idealism bumped into commercialism via realism?
Amy I agree with Rhonda about Lily and I think the colony fell apart because these were young idealistic people initially in their 20s, many initially sin…moreI agree with Rhonda about Lily and I think the colony fell apart because these were young idealistic people initially in their 20s, many initially single. As they paired up or became otherwise involved or increased their talents, like any group based on need and enthusiasm and youth, it was inevitable, change would occur as they matured and grew into their own lives.(less)
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Would this book qualify as a book about art, or is the art scene incidental? I am looking for a book for an art-related book club.
vasuki I would definitely classify the art aspect of it as incidental.
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