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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have tried twice. The key to a good book club is not having one dominant personality who bulldozes everyone with their opinion and doesn't let anyone else speak. I experienced this twice and it's permanently put me off trying again. [/quote]

We have discussion questions based on the book that we take turns answering. This keeps the dominant talkers somewhat in check as people are taking turns speaking. [/quote]

That is smart. I think the other thing I experienced was that I was a Literature major and the dominant person in each of these two instances was not, so their responses to books that went on and on and on were always very personal and emotive and off track rather than remotely interesting or analytical. I expect having questions really helps avoid that.[/quote]

Haha, yes, I’m sure your lit degree means that your opinions are more valid and more intelligent than anyone else’s. [/quote]

no they're just different. if you're not used to analyzing texts you wouldn't understand, which I suspect you don't. It's not snobbery it's just different skills.[/quote]

Your response indicates otherwise.  You sound pretty insufferable.[/quote]

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