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I loved this book — despite the somewhat grim premise it manages somehow to be funny, I found myself thinking Armfield could write a great standup set. In the end it is even hopeful in the way it shows how love and human relationships motivate us to adapt no matter what.

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Just joined the club great to meet you all! I missed the last meeting but decided to finish reading the Message.

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Book Club Question: are all the books intense? I have started a few books intending to join but I can’t read them fast enough b/c they are so heavy, good but heavy.

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Not all are heavy! Some are lighter, some are faster reads. I do feel like last year was not my favorite of hers, there were a few I didn't care for.

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From my month long experience they generally seem to be no more than 250 pages each. I think that’s pretty doable to do before the meeting. But everyone goes at their own pace. I don’t think it’s a problem to join the group discussion without finishing

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Yes and no. I have found listening to the books has helped me keep up/finish before the end of the month. I hope that is helpful.

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Excited to read this one! Thank you.

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I have started this book and found I did need to slow down with it. I’m finding it hard to keep my breath or my head above the water.

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Early impressions are that it's stressful to read a book that takes place in the midst of a climate crisis; she does such a good job of showing how the instability permeates everything. Everything changes yet life goes on and lives continue, almost like slogging through mud.

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Pls advise how I can control my subscription so it does not automatically renew. I am not even sure I still have one. Thank You Colene Lee

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Hi. To manage your subscription, go to The Audacity’s page. In the upper, right-hand corner, you’ll see three dots, press those. A drop down menu will let you choose to manage your subscription. I hope that helps.

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Thanks so much!

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