SPE answers “I'm looking for something fun for my book...”

Debbie Owen asked this question about Less:

I'm looking for something fun for my book club selection. Would this story make for a good discussion?

SPE I think there is a lot in this book for a bookclub. It's a rewarding read. And an educational one. For example, if your bookclub reads travelogues, th…moreI think there is a lot in this book for a bookclub. It's a rewarding read. And an educational one. For example, if your bookclub reads travelogues, there is more than enough to talk about. The hassles, the color, the thwarted expectations that turn into something memorable, even the reasons for travel.

At a certain age, most of us wonder at our contributions, the meaning of our work and what comes next. He does this compassionately and with humor.

If the discussants are interested in seeing life through the eyes of a middle-aged gay man, there is plenty to talk about: the life of an aging writer; the humor in food writing; the nature of love.

I'm not going to spoil the ending but I am glad I read this book.
Gay or straight, male or female, this book delivers some worthwhile insights and some great ideas for living a more interesting life.

I've already gone back into it to read a few particular passages.(less)

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