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Banned Book Club -II

Best seller
“Gone Girl” a novel by Gillian Flynn           

Riddles, my wife loved games of amusement
I never found out the clue of why 
she had gone missing, accuse me?
I was spent on our anniversary
Under mysterious circumstances
Nothing is what it seems 
Nick and Amy’s duality
Identity, masculinity
For once I didn’t feel like I was struggling
Iconic cool girl persona
The girl men like Nick want
Never get angry, party girl, let men do what they do
Women’s issues, an essay Amy would write
Molding herself into that girl reinventing herself
Image and alter-ego are everything!
Appearance verses reality
Genuine pleasure to read
Oh, she has the last word
A classic Who done it? distinct subgenre
Surprising and masterfully done
Amy is smart, self-aware with a vindictive psyche 
Warning authors of their marriage
Nick’s side or Amy’s?
Two very different humans
They both prove to be unreliable
Awry, a thriller of unease

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Tom Woody Date: 2/19/2025 3:25:00 PM I don't understand book banning to be honest. Personally, there are a lot of books I would never read (Harry Potter for example) but I wouldn't begin to tell someone else what they should or shouldn't. I remember this movie, though never saw it. Nice poetic synopsis Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/19/2025 3:41:00 PM There you are. Always nice to read your cheerful words, especially since I'm in a funk, but you wouldn't be interested in politics, I know!! Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, compelling! Your opinion today is valued, in an upside-down world, banning classics would make sense. Ty

Paige Hind Date: 2/16/2025 12:35:00 PM Hmmm, interesting - I do not know this book, but you made it intriguing Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/17/2025 9:09:00 AM Ty, Paige

John Lawless Date: 2/16/2025 5:33:00 AM I read 1984. Animal Farm, and Catch 22 in my teens.....and look what happened... Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/16/2025 9:11:00 AM John Lawless is a well read and self made poet. John writes poetry daily and posts his thoughts on a popular site, inspiring and encouraging his followers in doing the same. Just a click away! Ty, for dropping by,John.

Duke Beaufort Date: 2/15/2025 1:43:00 PM Anaya, I love what you are doing and say bring it. The banners are afraid that we will see ourselves and our situation in these books. This could make us unhappy with our current state of affairs. There are some remarkable tales of suffering and deceit, which can teach so much as well as just entertain. Smiles!! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/15/2025 6:23:00 PM TY so true, they are afraid of life itself, my poet friend. ~smiling back. Thank you for stopping in to support gross book banning, your intellect is appreciated here.

Robert Gorelick Date: 2/15/2025 12:10:00 PM Anaya, this reminds me of Gilbert and Sullivan verse "Things are never what they seem, skin milk masquerades as cream". Does anyone ever really know anybody? even strangers to ourselves. Good job on today's meeting. Robert Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/15/2025 6:21:00 PM Delighted you joined in with a most interesting perspective. What we do know, is that it's such a shame the banning of books. Stay well, Robby~

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 2/15/2025 11:32:00 AM I love all books, old and new! For sure, in wise ways, I highly support freedom of speech without fear of retaliation. Thanks lovely poetess for sharing your good views and opinions. Have a good day ~ AA hugs! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/15/2025 11:58:00 AM Abdullah, it's interesting that you expressed thoughts on old and new, I was testing out today's newer subgenre Y/A. Time will only tell of a classic in the making. I think I lost my train of thought, lol. Ty for commenting, always a pleasure to hear from you ~hugs

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/15/2025 11:17:00 AM What a wonderful write you have here. I have never heard about the book “Gone Girl.” Your Book Club sounds like fun. Have a fun day as you write away.................. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 2/15/2025 11:49:00 AM Ty, Paula. Join in if anything looks interesting to you on Saturday's. We must stand up for book rights :) lovely to see you, be by soon.