3. It doesn’t make it right though. But he found another creative outlet, mechanical engineering, which shows that everyone has art in them; whether or not it’s traditional and obvious or different and new. I didn’t cry when Ethan died from cancer because her words didn’t captivate a feeling for me but i can sense sadness from it..i just didn’t cry. You were always reminded on how “poor” Jules felt and how other characters did not seem phased by money at all. First, what a cool name that is wasted on such a bad character. It also took me a while to get into. I like how you say that Jules worked so hard and Ash never had to yet the money fell in Ash’s favor. I think it was to show that Ash’s life wasn’t perfect and that not everything in life can be avoided. So much for now. I even debated on getting the cliff notes in order to participate here, but obviously I didn’t since I have nothing to chat about…and wow, Jule’s is a social worker! And I don’t get Jules and her inability to be with him, but okay. I was never bored, however, because it's cast with terrific New York actors, who know how to fill in the blanks the screen writer has left out. I wish she would focus on a centralized plot versus briefly touching different points here and there. New shows feature notable talent, including Kelsey Grammar, David Arquette, Thomas Lennon, and many more.

As you said, her family truly cares about her. Overall it was fabulous! Instead, he just used his money to drink and do drugs, and end up being a pathetic old man with a golden tooth. Jules’ advice was perfect and so simple. The whole scene where Dennis spells out why he thinks she is disappointed by the experience I think is just so good. The Interestings is a big, beautiful and utterly absorbing novel about art, friendship, love, life and mortality. How did that love never wane as Ash became what seemed like a fulfilling partner? Again, thank you so much for recommending this book! Our motto is stay home and make something and we hope our site will inspire you to do just that. Was it so we could envision the passing of time? I.had the same feelings about these characters. Goodman is not a good man, quite the opposite. What’s ironic is no one felt that way about her. )I think as far as the Goodman storyline went, I was intrigued at how most of the Interestings turned on Cathy because he as not only such a strong character but his sister was violently supportive of him. Her feelings were natural, albeit obsessive, and she just never felt like she truly connected with her old friends once they all became the current versions of themselves in adulthood. I can’t believe I missed this! She never seemed passionate about her career. Ethan is my favorite character, and I was so sad when he died.

I think people sometimes look at the parents of special needs kids as a different breed. Maybe he finally was when he picked up his guitar again. Art. I hadn’t thought of that and I actually really like that idea. It was frustrating to see that Goodman never made anything out of himself and, instead, leeched from his family. And Jules’ way of thinking in categories of “artistic”, “non-artistic”, “upper class”, “lower class”, “depressed”, “sane” and thus depriving herself and others the chance of getting out of their box, to develop and to be seen from other perspectives is probably something we all do.

I really related with Jules’ jealousy. The very few interactions she had with her mum and her sister in her adult life were very cold and distant; it showed a lot of pent up resentment that her own family couldn’t give her what the Wolfs did. Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016. I try very hard to be grateful for what I have, but when I’m in the presence of grandeur, it can make my stairwell that’s missing a banister and crumbs on the table seem like squalor (I’m being a bit dramatic here for a point). Jules did.an unbelievable amount of whining, comparing, complaining etc. She makes herself (and her husband) so unhappy with her jealousy of Ash and Ethan’s life, even though she obviously loves them both a great deal. This book was quite long. So all we can do is love them. Tried to watch this thing over two days. Usually unrequited love and rejection can really hurt someone, especially in formative years. . I also think this is a big reason Dennis supports her through her trials, because she does for him. But when Mo received his diagnosis and Jules was able to be there for Ash, the two families were able to put aside their class differences for a bit and I thought it was a really good portrayal in a nutshell of how parents often have big dreams for their children that later tend to get whittled down over time and how the wealthy are not immune to some circumstances. 2,165, This story has been shared 1,925 times. I love it.

Looking to watch The Interestings? With Lauren Ambrose, Katie Balen, Matt Barr, Jessica Collins. She makes herself miserable. The author kept foreshadowing at a dark and dreadful future. So much secret keeping in this book, and it went wrong every time! ), one is a graphic artist, and one is a musician. Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016. I enjoyed this pilot episode. Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016. She wants so badly to feel “complete.” Hence taking over the camp for awhile. I am not there yet but some of the writers I most admire experienced rejection after rejection. Liz, I completely agree. I feel like everyone experiences some form of this in life: feeling jealous of those close to you for what they have and experience and what you don’t. I think showing love can mean a lot of different things, sometimes letting those you love face consequences is love. I also feel bad, because Ethan will always love Jules. Folks were not really happy with their life choices and people were mean to each other. You can always change yourself and your circumstances and become someone different, much like Ethan did. Sign in to see videos available to you. .

I think it’s easy to write someone off as a good or bad person. I was not a big fan of this book overall simply because of this element. I can’t explain why, but I kept reading. And I like that the fact that he had money and success didn’t change the way she felt, like she didn’t choose to love because he was rich. I’ve never been to a summer camp. Thank you for starting a book club. Reading your answers reminded me of the story (I almost forgot Jonah’s story completely…Ethan definitely stuck with me the most). p.s. Social workers rock! Perhaps her taking the path and becoming such a strong feminist was her hidden guilt at not believing and standing up for Cathy all those years. Tried to watch this thing over two days. Great choice Emma! Strangely it never crossed my Mind that Goodman could be guilty. But it just felt a little forced, and not all that believable. When a film sparks discussion about your own past, and how your initial expectations for life versus reality, that speaks volumes. Alternatively, I loved Jonah, and loved how his story eventually resolved. There’s definitely that feeling of being a charity case when Ethan offers them money, but at the same time I think anyone who struggles financially feels how inherently unfair money is. And because I found them so hard to identify with I just could not care about their long life journey. She didn’t feel like an individual, and being a part of a smart and artsy crowd made HER feel smart and artsy. Dreamers, pragmatists, stayers and runners, relationships shift back and forth through time and experience. Great story line from our era growing up, with an interesting cast of characters, and a little sense of mystery thrown in, We really liked seeing their lives from teenagers to adults and back again. I love that Ethan never seems to feel truly comfortable with his money and success. Learn how your comment data is processed. I never really doubted that he raped her and by doing so altered her life and forced her to lose her closest friends. Kept on stopping because I was really bored. However, I did absolutely love Ethan as a character. 'Raised By Wolves' Season 2: Aaron Guzikowski Teases Big Answers And "New Adventure", 'Raised By Wolves' Creator Reveals Secrets Behind the Season 1 Finale — Including Which Character Was Supposed to Die, 'Raised by Wolves' Season Finale Recap: The Union of the Snake, Jessie Buckley Is the Existential Tour de Force 2020 Needs, Who Plays Swanee Capps in 'Fargo'? I’m now 32 and not in a place I would have ever imagined I would be but I’ve enjoyed my journey and you can’t go into fields like that without loving it and being ok with the journey taking you to different places. I think it’s interesting that Ash seems to be more inherently entitled and blind to her and her families wrongs, while Ethan is described as the morally fair and upright character in the book. Can’t wait to get started on next month’s book. I like that the characters did not always get what they wanted out of life because sometimes things don’t work out how you plan them to.

It’s sepia colored. The book starts off with all of these characters all in their teenage years spending a considerable time together in the camp. 4. This book was on my list of books I wanted to read this year- and so is February’s selection!

I would have liked to have had some idea of what Goodman was accused of. Goodman. Yes, a good name. I think we see that when she “kills” that summer during her first performance. While I don’t think any of the characters would have thought of their ultimate professions as being a manifestation of their “talents,” their success at finding careers beyond the Arts spoke to the flaw in their (and really, society’s) concept of what talent is. You can be creative AND passionately love something else too! I love that the author doesn’t beat you over the head with anything in this book. 6. I guess I’d kind of like to run a camp like that, lol.