Book Discussion Questions

• Did you like the author’s writing style and organization of the book?

• Were there too many or too few details?

• Did you find this book uplifting and/or depressing? Why?

• What are the major themes of the novel?

• What symbolism is used in the book?

• Do you relate to any of the characters? Which ones? Why?

• How does the author develop the characters? Does any character change from the beginning to the end?

• How did you feel about the ending?

• Is the plot believable?

• What does the title mean?

• Does the setting come to life for you? How important is the setting to the story?

• What did the author attempt to do in the book? Was it successful?

• What role does fate or coincidence play in the characters’ fortunes?

• Could this story have taken place anywhere else? Does the setting function almost as a character in the book or is it relatively unimportant?

• Did the book have any problems? What changes might you suggest to make an even more effective book?