OutReaders:2023-04

Date and Time: 2pm, April 15, 2023
Location: Zoom
Book: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

Coordinator: DeVon
Attendees: Amber, Ed, Morgan, Charlotte Anne, Travis, Bil, DeVon

Discussion

What we liked about this book: We love a retelling. This modern perspective on such a classic story set in ancient Greece gave us a lot to consider in terms of modern feminism and celebrity worship.

What we didn’t like: Odysseus is a creep. Full stop. End of story.

Verdict: 5 thumbs up, 2 sideways thumbs

Next Book Nominations:

1. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi – Amber
2. The Ship Who Sang by Anne McCaffrey – Ed
3. When Women Were Dragons – Kelly Barnhill