In reading a note about Paganini’s missing romanza Gabrielle thinks, “Women wanted to fall in love; men, on the other hand, wanted many, many affairs.” What did you think of this? Do you feel she’s justified in her opinion? Do you agree with her?

Book Clubs The Violin Makers Secret by Evie Woods
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In reading a note about Paganini’s life and his missing romanza Gabrielle thinks, “Women wanted to fall in love; men, on the other hand, wanted many, many affairs.” What did you think of this statement? Do you think she’s justified in feeling this way? Do you agree with her?

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I can understand this perspective, especially if you’ve been hurt. But it’s never that simple, and I think she (and maybe we?) may learn this if we are open.

3

I agree. I think women want romance, and men want sex. We even look at it so differently! For the most part, women want romance, flowers , attention. Men don’t care about romance unless its a means to an end. Not to disparage them, but I think women want to fall in love, make a committment. and men don’t see it like that.

4

I think it is a huge generalization. I prefer considering individuals and I agree that it’s never as simple as Gabrielle puts forth while reading this note.

5

I thought this was a bit cynical and an overgeneralization. Even in the book, I think Devlin and William were examples of men who believed in true love.