Book Club discussion questions
Below are some discussion questions you may like to use to ignite conversation at your book club meet-ups. Whether it's a wine-and-cheese kind of gathering, peppermint-tea-and-biscuits, or an online chat group, these questions are sure to raise some important issues and keep your conversation flowing.
Questions
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Did any characters change significantly throughout the book? If so, in what way?
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Which actions of the characters are forgivable, and which are not?
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What would it be like, as a mother or father, to have a son like Lance? How would you handle this situation?
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Walking with the wounded- How do you think returned Vets are treated/ supported in Australia? How do you feel about the compensation program?
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What role did the ‘professionals’ play in this story?
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Did the author create distinct and complex characters?
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Every adult with an addiction was once a child. How do you respond to this statement? What is your experience with people with addiction?
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What is your experience with supporting someone with PTSD?
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How do the relationships between characters develop or change throughout the story?
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Many of these characters are flawed. Which characters did you dislike or found frustrating and why?
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Which character did you connect with the most, and why?
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If you could ask any character a question, what would it be?
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The past is revealed in small memories. How did you feel about the flashbacks? How do the characters’ pasts influence their actions and decisions in the story?
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There are many “Elle’s” and “James’s” in the world. In what ways do you think this book gives a voice to these characters?
