The+Lucky+One+1

Yes, the first opening scenes of the book introduce a compelling story line. At the very beginning we are introduced to Logan, a young man in the marines. Most of the beginning of the book is spent introducing characters. I felt that the character development helped to create an interesting base for what will come next. We are also introduced to a woman, or a picture of a woman that Logan becomes fathomed with .. “With his hands on his hips, he continued to catch his breath, and it was then, from the corner of his eye, that he spotted the dull gleam of a photograph, half buried in the dirt. He stopped to pick it up and noticed that it had been cheaply but neatly laminated, probably to protect it from the elements. He brushed off the dust, clearing the image, and that was the first time he saw her." pg. 21. He soon becomes sure that this photograph that he has found is somehow bringing him good luck. This sets the bar for an interesting plot.
 * Did you enjoy the start of the book?**

Completely. As soon as I began reading many questions filled my head that urged me to read on, more and more. I want to know more about character Logan, and why the picture he carries around with him brings him luck, and who exactly is the beautiful woman in the picture. I am exited to read on and hope the questions that exist will soon be answered.
 * Did the opening lines make you want to read more of the book?**

Logan seems to be a good man with a great head on his shoulders. As an ex-marine he has very good composure. He is very determined, determined to find this "woman" in the photograph, and he will allow nothing to get in his way. This says alot about a person, that he is driven and motivated.
 * What did you like about the main character, Logan?**

I really have nothing negative to say about the main character so far, all of his qualities seem to be positive.
 * Did you dislike anything about him?**

I am confused as to why the photo in Logan's position is giving him a great deal of luck. Im sure that the farther I read on, I will surely find out.
 * Did you get confused about anything in the book so far?**

__Character Questions__
The main characters, Beth and Logan, having a certain uniqueness about them. They are not shallow, they have very interesting thoughts and have an ability to read people and their insights. What is their story or background? Beth Green had her son, Ben, soon after graduation high school and got married to the father, Keith Clayton. They're marriage didn't work out and she was forced to raise Ben as a single mother. Though she despises her ex, they have joint custody over Ben. She is now a teacher and lives in North Carolina with her son and her grandmother, who owns a dog kennel.
 * What makes them interesting?

Logan Thibault was a marine who was in Iraq 3 times. He found a picture of beautiful woman in the dirt one day and kept it with him, believing the "lucky" picture kept him alive throughout war. When he returned to the US, he went on a quest to find the woman in the picture, who ended up being Beth. Why are you drawn to them? I am drawn to Thibault because he is very interesting. He is a very calm person who doesn't talk a lot, but when he does it is meaningful. He is a humble, easygoing man who likes to travel with his dog, Zeus. I love how he is comfortable being himself and doesn't feel the need to impress people. Conversely, are there any characters that you just cannot stand? Why not? I cannot stand Ben's father, Keith Clayton. He cares about his son, but for the wrong reasons. He believes that Ben is his "possession," not his son. Keith cannot accept Ben for who he is, and believes he needs to be more athletic and "manly." Also, even though he has many girlfriends himself, he cannot stand it when Beth dates somebody and always finds a way to intimidate these men so they will never talk to Beth again. **

__Summary__:

Our first book meeting was very successful. We talked about the first 100 pages of the book and discussed the introduction of the main characters, Logan Thibault and Beth Green. We explored the personality of the characters and the struggles they went through. We described the setting and tried to relate the conflicts in the book to our real life. Most of us enjoyed the book but Jake didn't like the main character because he was too sensitive. One character we decided that we didn't like was Keith Clayton, who seems to be the antagonist in the story. We all hope to see how the relationship between Thibault and Elizabeth Green continues to evolve.