Book Discussion title at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
'A Reliable Wife' by Robert Goolrick takes the concept of the 'mail-order bride' and turns it upside-down. The main characters in the book (Ralph Truitt and Catherine Land) each has his own 'not so innocent' reasons for agreeing to this marriage, but what each of them gains is not what is expected. The story is dark, but so beautifully written and expressed, you cannot help but be drawn into it.
While most of my ladies really enjoyed this one, there were a few that thought it was too 'over the top' - some were surprised at the sexual content in the book. There was much to discuss - familial relationships, social classes, small-town life, and of course, roles of men and women at the turn of the century. For local history buffs, there is a chunk of the story that takes place in St. Louis (ca 1908). - this was fun to discuss!
If you're looking for a complex and satisfying read for your group (or yourself) - 'A Reliable Wife' fits the bill...
Melanie - KL Book Club
Melanie - KL Book Club
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