Offbeat, eclectic, and full of families, Tiny Diner was a nice break from our usual fine dining venues. There were only five of us and there was a little conversational catching up to do since two of our group had recently returned from winter sojourns in the southwest. The book got mixed reviews: some liked the unique perspective and literary style of the author while others thought it was jumpy and hard to follow. The book's narrator traces his mixed allegiances and actions following the fall of Saigon in Vietnam, Southern California, and Philippines.
The next book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Other books recommended were Richard Russo's Nobody's Fool and Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn. We'll meet on Wednesday, June 28. Bill will suggest the following book, Max is on deck.
Some other books recently read by members of the group: William Shirer, Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, Louise Erdrich, La Rose, David Grann, Lost City of Z, and Arlie Hochschild, Strangers in Their Own Land.
