Big Read Book Discussion- The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1940) is set in a small Georgia mill town in the late 1930s. At the center is John Singer, who rents a room in the Kelly house after his fellow deaf companion, Spiros, is sent away to an asylum. The amiable Singer is a confidant for four of the town's misfits-Mick, a teenage girl who dreams of becoming a trained musician; Benedict, the town's black doctor; Jake, an alcoholic socialist; and Biff, the owner of the local café. Over the course of a year, the characters encounter difficult challenges and find solace in Singer, but it's not until the novel's climax do any of these lonely souls fully appreciate Singer's importance in their lives. Whether quiet or roaring, deliberate or reckless, the five voices of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter unite in a common cry of isolation and hope. All are welcome to join us as we discuss this year's Big Read book selection. Call the library at 485-2955 or email us for more information.
Venue: East Regional Branch Library at Meeting Room