Linda Schwartz: I liked the plot of this one.
Beverly: Me too. One thing happened, then another, then another. And it kept going that way until the end.
Virginia Kremp: And how about the description of that lifeguard? I could almost smell the suntan oil on his abs.
Essie Karp: It's like mouth-to-mouth, and then maybe a little body-to-body.
Mr. Glascott: Essie, did you even read the book?
Essie Karp: I'm sorry?
Mr. Glascott: You should be. What terrible choice did the lifeguard make?
Beverly: Ooh, I remember. He bought some swimming trunks that were way too small.
Virginia Kremp: [chuckles] [whispers] Very tight.
Mr. Glascott: He watched a man drown and did nothing. What's the point of having a book club if you're not gonna read the book?
Beverly: We usually have wine.
Mr. Glascott: Well, it's a good thing that I'm here. I'm gonna get some pens and some paper.
Linda Schwartz: To jot down our grievances with your tone and manner?
Mr. Glascott: No, so we can have an in-class essay, and I want all of your eyes on your own paper. I'm looking at you, Essie.