In this collection of 14 stories set all over the globe, Edwards explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society. Among them are a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, Madame Curie's maid, a first-time sky diver, a trapeze artist, a rubber plant worker, an Englishwoman who has lived in the Third World for 30 years, and the daughter of a prominent anti-abortion protestor. Though their tales vary dramatically, each comes up against the barriers of place and circumstance in the most universal of experiences: the quest to discover and understand the elusive mysteries of love.
Questions for discussion:
Which story did you like the most and why was it your favorite?
Which story did you like the least? What didn't you like about it?
What did the characters in the stories have in common?
Have you read Kim Edwards' bestseller The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
If yes, how does the Secrets of a Fire King collection of stories compare to The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
Numero has ceased publication with the May 2013 issue. Future live chats and discussions will be determined by the participants of the Numéro Book Club. Anyone interested can send an email to numerobookclub@gmail.com Please put "numero book club" in the subject of your email. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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