BOOK REVIEW: “The Bordeaux Book Club”
by Gillian Harvey
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When Leah and her husband moved to France, it was with the dream of becoming self-sufficient. But in truth, it’s not the ‘good life’ she’d imagined, as three hours of digging barely yields a single straggly carrot. Worse, her teenage daughter is acting up, and her husband seems to find every strange excuse under the hot French sun to disappear.
So when her friend entreats her to join the new bookclub she’s forming, Leah decides it’s something she will do for herself. The chance to make new friends, to drink a few glasses of wine, and to escape into stories that take her miles away from the life she’d thought would be her own happy-ever-after.
But the book club is a strange group of misfits. There’s prickly Grace, who lives alone and seems to know everybody and like no-one. Buttoned-up Monica, who says her husband is away and appears to be parenting her baby all alone. Handsome builder George, who has barely read a book before. And Alfie – who is a full two decades younger than everyone else, and is hiding a devastating secret…
As the stories they read begin to bring the new friends closer together, Leah is about to discover that happy-ever-afters don’t always look how you expect them to…
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I recently discovered that I love Bordeaux wine, so when I received a request to review “The Bordeaux Book Club,” I had to accept it. Sometimes, the reasons we pick up a book can be as simple as that.
Based on the cover, I expected a light-hearted, maybe even rom-com-like story, but “The Bordeaux Book Club” was not that. It wasn’t super deep or intense, but it had more substance than I anticipated.
The story revolves around a woman who starts a book club, drawing in a diverse group of men and women. As the narrative unfolds, we get a glimpse into the lives of these characters. From suspicions of infidelity and dealing with long-distance relationships to coping with a dying parent, the book covers a spectrum of real-life issues. It’s about how this book club turns into a support system for its members, helping them navigate the complexities of their lives.
What I appreciated most was how the book club becomes a central part of their lives, offering a space for self-discovery and deepening connections. It’s about finding unity and support in unlikely places and the shared experience of reading.
I’m giving “The Bordeaux Book Club” four stars. It’s a good read, particularly if you’re a fan of women’s fiction. You might even rate it higher, depending on your taste. This book was a reminder that sometimes the reasons we pick a book might be whimsical, but the journey it takes us on can be unexpectedly rewarding.
So, if you enjoy stories about life, relationships, and the unexpected bonds formed through shared experiences, then this book might just be for you. It’s a testament to the power of books and the unexpected ways they can bring people together.
