Walkouts, feuds and broken friendships: when book clubs go bad
Briefly

Rosa's book club in Victoria, Australia, transformed from a beloved literary gathering to a scene of conflict after an anonymous survey indicated a need for greater commitment to reading. Members, primarily women in their thirties, expressed diverse views, but a suggestion to improve commitment led to feelings of being singled out. Misinterpretations of the survey sparked a breakdown in communication, resulting in some members leaving during a meeting and the group chat dissolving the following day. The book club was an important social event, blending literary discussion and socializing.
Rosa describes her book club as a significant social aspect of her life, beginning as a literary discussion and evolving into a dramatic interpersonal conflict due to survey results.
The anonymous survey revealed tensions when it was suggested that members needed to exhibit more commitment to finishing the books, resulting in hurt feelings and public disagreements.
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