Are you in a book group?

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Hi,

I'm a student of publishing and it would be great if you could answer these questions for me:

Are you in a book group?

Have you ever read 'The House with the Green Shutters'? It's a classic Scottish book, has been referred to as 'the Trainspotting of late 19th century Scotland'. Is it a title you'd be interested in reading whether as an individual, or as a book group title?

Many thanks to anyone who answers :)

Yes, no, and I'd want to read it before offering to book club. 'trainspotting' reference rather off-putting.

No, yes, would only recommend if no book club members suffered from depression or suicidal tendencies and we had a lot of mulled wine or whisky when we were discussing it.

yes, no, would quite like to read it!

ah well we do drink wine at my group spendthrift

Yes, in a book group.

Never heard of The House of Green Shutters. Am slightly put off by Trainspotting comparison.

Smile - so i would hopeexpect but the question is - do you need to do so to face the book? THWGS is one of the most depressing things I have ever read - beats Lear and Jude handsdown.

I am in a book group, but we haven't read that one. I have read it myself and loved it though - great characterisations.

Yes.

Yes, and it completely divided us. I was in the "loved it" camp.

well, I don't think I'll be suggesting it then...I love a happy ending!