I like the way the book club was set up
344506
I like the way the book club was set up.  Did not like the drug part and the older man.  Thought the mother was rather shallow.
3209158
I loved this book because it's about a book club that stays together for decades. Each of the wonderful characters have their own dramas intertwining with the books they're reviewing. Wonderful book but not as funny as the title implies.
652301
This was a book club book.  At least one member of the club felt Ms. MacFarquhar wrote it in such a way as to give the subjects a pejorative appearance.  I like it for its vastness in terms of the types of work and/or sacrifice the subjects were willing to do or give.  Not normally one to tell someone how to write a their book, I still need to say that perhaps a conversation with a mental health practitioner could have been helpful.  I was reminded of my abnormal psych class while reading this, and felt that many of the people exhibit symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

The style was easy to ready, if not a bit formulaic.  Overall I enjoyed it.
4304000
I would not have read this on my own but read it for a book club.  I am so glad that I did!  I didn't do a whole lot other than read for 2-3 days.  I plowed through it very quickly - will have to reread before the book club meeting (which fortunately isn't for another 2 months).  I got really pulled into the characters and kept reading to find out what happened to them.  I sort of motored through most of the philosophy stuff and am looking forward to going back and taking that in more slowly.
389644
On the positive side, I thought there were many beautifully worded phrases that really struck me.  I highlighted them and will refer to them when our book club discusses this book.  I liked the way it was narrated by two characters and I learned many things about the time.

My negatives, and they are slight,  are that I found some aspects of Hetty and her mom a bit unbelievable and I also thought there was some things thrown into the book that stuck out sorely (for example - when Paul Revere's craft shop was mention - it seems just thrown in and not necessary).

I would recommend the book.
1008930
This book was chosen by our book club, and although it wasn't my preferred reading, it had a good story line-- actually 3 story lines which came together in the end. Neither the best nor the worst book I've read.
3970381
While it wasn't the best book I ever read, the main character's behavior led to a good discussion with my book club.  I like a book that creates a lively discussion (even if we don't always agree with the character's behaviors).
4598588
Read it for Book Club. Most members thought it wonderful.
4240495
I got this book for a book club. It certainly wasn't on my reading list,but all in all, it was good. At times the premise seemed stretched, but the author really did well with the conflict of the characters.
3856479
Bought the book for book club to make notes if I want to.
975379
The was really interesting and I like how it is set up like a diary and is told from first person.
4156022
This was our book clubs selection and all but one person liked the book.
2744924
I'll admit that my Kindle is overloaded to bursting, and I don't get to read as much as I'd like to.  Superhero Club was one book that was buried in the dark recesses of my To-Be-Read list, so when I finally got to it, I'd forgotten the premise of the story... other than it was, obviously, about a club of superheroes.  Well, kind of.

The book opens immediately into action, and it takes some piecing together of clues to figure out who the main character is and what she's dealing with (For the record, I didn't mind this slow discovery at all. I much prefer it to infodumping).

The main character, Jo, finds herself in a support group, of sorts, with several other kids. On their own, these kids probably wouldn't be friends, but they bond with each other because of their struggles and their ability to see the worthy person hidden inside.  It's a nice, quick read focusing on acceptance, friendship, and courage.  The superheroes don't always act in the most constructive manner in the name of supporting each other (for example: the poster tacked to the bully's locker), but all in all, it's fairly tame stuff--and the adult in charge tries her best to redirect less-than-helpful behavior.

As I said before, this is a short and sweet read with solid writing. It stood perfectly fine on its own, but really could have been extended into something more. Maybe there will be more for the Superheroes in the future.
1479740
I'm glad I read this. I've always thought of book clubs as a free for all discussion of the deep symbolism and metaphors of an artist's work. Some may be like that, but this approach appealed to me. In addition to suggesting a new format for book clubs, the author provides some interesting suggestions for what to read nest. Thanks.
4222281
It didn't seem like a book i would love at first.  Read it for a book club and was really into it.
605057
For a book group I belong to.  Some great principles!
3013411
4.5

I really like the way the book is set up, and so far I am feeling more prepared for my CASA test, which I have not yet taken.