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Troon, United Kingdom
Founded on Sep 6, 2025
The Friday Night World Classics Book Group
A book club forged for those who want to go deeper—where each chosen work is tested, turned over, and transformed into inspiration for the page. Books here are not just read, but lived with until they shape and inspire.
Upcoming Events
Sep
26
Fri, Sep 26, 2025,
7:00 PM
Public eventAnyone who has access to the group can see the event, description, location, comments, photos, and RSVPs. Our Mutual Friend
Public eventAnyone who has access to the group can see the event, description, location, comments, photos, and RSVPs. Our Mutual Friend
Online Link will be provided the day before.
Book Club Meeting: Our Mutual Friend (Ch. 1–5) Host’s Welcome:
“Thanks for coming, everyone. Tonight we’re diving into the first five chapters of Our Mutual Friend. Dickens doesn’t ease us in, does he? Corpses on the Thames, dinner parties full of peacocks, and a mysterious inheritance already dangling over the story like bait. Let’s jump right in.” 1. First Impressions Prompt: What struck you most in these opening chapters—was it the river scene, the over-the-top Veneering dinner, or the idea of inheriting a fortune by marrying someone you don’t know?
Possible responses to spark enthusiasm: “I couldn’t believe Dickens started with a dead body—it’s like Victorian noir!” …
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“Thanks for coming, everyone. Tonight we’re diving into the first five chapters of Our Mutual Friend. Dickens doesn’t ease us in, does he? Corpses on the Thames, dinner parties full of peacocks, and a mysterious inheritance already dangling over the story like bait. Let’s jump right in.” 1. First Impressions Prompt: What struck you most in these opening chapters—was it the river scene, the over-the-top Veneering dinner, or the idea of inheriting a fortune by marrying someone you don’t know?
Possible responses to spark enthusiasm: “I couldn’t believe Dickens started with a dead body—it’s like Victorian noir!” …
Hosted by: Jim Organizer
About the Group
The Friday Night World Classics Book Group
Troon, United Kingdom Founded on Sep 6, 2025
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