Our Spoons Came from Woolworths- Chap 19-Last Chapter

[Charlene]

Our Spoons Came from Woolworths- Chap 19-Last Chapter discussion.

Please realize that there may be spoilers if you haven't finished the book yet.

[Cam]

I'm feeling very confused about the last few chapters. They seem so random and thrown together. (view spoiler)[ After what can only described as "not a great marriage", would you really just rush into marriage with another artist whom you've met twice before? (hide spoiler)] It seems so unconvincing. Maybe she didn't know how to end the story...

[Charlene]

I definitely see that, but I wonder if she did rush into the second marriage because she needed more freedom than what she got as a cook/ housekeeper. Another point to consider was that Sandro liked the artist and she wanted someone there for Sandro that was better than Charles?

[Marilyn]

I understand her need to get away from the Redheads, but as the reader I was unsatisfied with the ending. It was abrupt and I agree to unconvincing. It felt like the author just tacked a happily ever after ending on her story.

How autobiographical is the story?

[Charlene]

Marilyn wrote: "I understand her need to get away from the Redheads, but as the reader I was unsatisfied with the ending. It was abrupt and I agree to unconvincing. It felt like the author just tacked a happily ev..."

I am not sure how much is autobiographical. Everything I see says "Sisters by the River" is based on her childhood. Not much beyond Wikiapedia mention about Our Spoons Came from Woolworths being autobiographical.

[Charlene]

How are the scenes about women’s health, childbirth, and abortion still relevant today?

[Viv]

I kind of agree about the ending feeling rushed. Also, it did surprise me because I was convinced there would most certainly *not* be a happy ending!

I liked the oddness and quirkiness of the writing/story for example the whole Foxy scenario which made me laugh but then the sad scenes were also treated in a very similar, slightly abrupt way eg the scarlet fever and death of Fanny.

Overall, I am just not quite sure what to make of the book! I think I preferred The Vet's Daughter, the only other Comyns I have read but I definitely do enjoy her writing style and will read more.