BOOK DISCUSSION

1. What did you enjoy about this book?

2. What are some of the major themes of this book?

   
3. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
4. How did you experience the book? Were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to "get into it"?
5.  How did you feel reading it—amused, sad, disturbed, confused, bored...?
6. Is the plot engaging—does the story interest you?
7. Is the ending satisfying?  Why?
8. Who was your favorite character? Why? 
9. Think about one of the minor characters in the story. Why did the author include him/her? 

10. Is the setting of the story important to the book? In what ways?

    
11. Did you find this book a quick read? 

12. What scene do you remember best?
13. Compare the hardcover and paperback covers. Which one do you like better? Why?