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Fever, 1793
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Fever, 1793
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Okay! Let's get it going! So what did you all think? First off, had you ever heard of the yellow fever outbreak before?

I found that the description of the lawlessness reminded me of the news stories during the time of hurricane Katrina. I remember reports of looting and more and contemplated then how quickly humans descended below acceptable and expected behaviors.
I loved the bit where the flowers were being tossed out the window to catch our heroine's attention!
I did too! I know she was only 14, but I guess that wasn't that young back then. I thought the whole romantic subplot was very sweet. And I loved the relationship between Mattie and Eliza. I wonder how realistic that is, though. Even though there were free blacks at the time, I wonder how equal the relationships would be between whites and blacks.



Well, it seems to have quieted down quite a bit. If no one has anything else to add, we can close this discussion. Good book, not a lot to talk about.
You can either return your copies to the library yourself, or drop them off with me. They are due Feb. 26.
Thanks!
You can either return your copies to the library yourself, or drop them off with me. They are due Feb. 26.
Thanks!

Can't wait for the next one.

Don't get me wrong, I like the light stuff just as well as the heavier stuff.
There is still one copy of Fever that hasn't been returned yet. It is due on Feb. 26. I'll be happy to pick it up if whoever has it can't get by the library.
Thanks!
Thanks!
We'll be doing online posts for the reading, but we'll also do in-person discussions at the end of each book.