I got 15 out of 15 and finished it end of August. It is the first long novel I've read in a long time so I was surprised that I remembered all those details. This wouldn't have been a book I would've chosen on my own to read and my first book club reading. I really enjoyed the book and learned a lot. I always thought very black and white about gender identity biologically but reading this book has taught me how complex the human body is. I didn't know there were so many variotions of intersexed people there are. I also realized that although I'm a very feminine female, I was suprised to read all those male-like traits described in the book that I possess in my personality. So that made me realize that we are all male and female in some ways and as Oprah always says, everyone wants to be accepted for who we are and is looking for the validation. The ending scene with Desdemona and Cal really touched me. It was also interesting reading the literary anaylsis that people posted on the previous online discussions. I can't wait for the next pick.

I haven't had a chance to read Middlesex yet. I was busy finishing "My Father, My President" by Doro Bush Koch which by the way I recommend!

Why do I see "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini as the next selection?

What do you guys think?

Carl J.

I have just bought the book, Middlesex, and I was anxious to read it until I read some negative comments. I'll let y'all know what I think of it after I read it.