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Great Readers, Great Writers,<br />
Great Humans<br />
Register at<br />
ambrinhayat@hotmail.com.<br />
Reading is a magical adventure where imagination<br />
has permission to fill in the blanks in sketching<br />
characters, delineating contexts and drafting plots.<br />
The newly formed Book Club aims to take these<br />
private adventures and turn them into shared<br />
experiences for members to enjoy different genres,<br />
cultures and societies while expanding their<br />
horizons.<br />
Members of Gymkhana Book Club got together at<br />
the first session held on Wednesday, January 31st<br />
<strong>2018</strong> for an in-depth discussion and assimilation of<br />
different viewpoints on ‘The Remains of the Day’ by<br />
Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro with Mrs. Ambreen<br />
Hayat.<br />
The book was thoroughly discussed right from its<br />
title, which alludes to the waning of the British<br />
Empire forming its backdrop, and unveiling how<br />
events that had reshaped the empire also reshaped<br />
the fortunes of the setting at Darlington Hall, a<br />
Manor house in England. It alludes to a way of life<br />
that produced butlers like Stevens, the lead<br />
character of the novel, and memories of that time,<br />
which is all that remains. It also alludes to what<br />
remains of Stevens's life and what he will make of it.<br />
Members shared their perspective on the story, its<br />
characters and their journey, and the overall<br />
message and intention of the author while relaxing,<br />
reflecting, listening and appreciating others. The<br />
next session will be announced soon.<br />
Gymkhana Book Club is a social forum that gives<br />
you a chance of meeting like-minded individuals for<br />
stimulating conversations while dissecting a book.<br />
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