The discussion started with pornography and ended with homophobia, and in between we feasted on delicious fish soup and strawberry gateau, and covered a wide range of topics inspired by the choice of this month's host, Kerri.
And what a universally loved choice it was. Most had read the book many years ago, but there was vigorous agreement that time has not reduced the impact of this book. Unlike some other months when we have all agreed on the book, this did not dampen the discussion. Personal tales of encounters with bigotry were shared and a comparison with modern day society concluded that while some things have changed, there is a depressing lack of change in many areas - witness what is currently happening to Obama. We covered themes of class, parenting and law. And of course the remarkable, endearing, non-preaching narrator's voice.
We agreed this book makes you want to be a better person and leaves you changed. Perhaps there is no higher praise.
