The Secret Life of Violet Grant Book Club Questions

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The Secret Life of Violet Grant Book Club Questions

 

1. After reading The Secret Life of Violet Grant book, would you recommend it? Why?

 

2. Why do you think Vivian was immediately drawn so strongly to Violet’s story? Continue reading “The Secret Life of Violet Grant Book Club Questions”

The Art Forger Book Club Questions, Part 1.

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1.  B. A. Shapiro entwines 3 plots in the story line, moving back and forth, each revealing the theme of secrets and deceit. How do you find this helps to deepen the theme of the story? The Art Forger Book Club Questions

 

2.  The Art Forger was inspired by the real art heist that happened at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Works that were stolen included masterpieces such as Rembrandt’s “Storm on the Sea of Galilee,” Vermeer’s “The Concert”  and Degas’ “After the Bath.” Continue reading “The Art Forger Book Club Questions, Part 1.”

The Art Forger Book Club Questions, Part 2.

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1.  How did B.A. Shapiro’s portrayal of Claire make you feels toward her? Are you connected to Claire as an artist? The Art Forger Book Club Questions

 

2. The Art Forger is based in Boston, MA. How does B.A. Shapiro use the city as a nod to Claire’s state of mind?

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The Martian: Book Club Discussion Questions Part 2

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Question 1.

After reading the book, do you think astronauts will ever actually land on Mars and survive the planet?

 

Question 2.

Do you think the expense and risk involved in sending ships, people, and all that is involved in these space operations all worth it in the end to save Mark? Continue reading “The Martian: Book Club Discussion Questions Part 2”

The Martian: Book Club Discussion Questions Part 3

Question 1.

What personality traits do you think are important in Mark’s battle for survival?

 

Question 2.

If you were stranded on Mars, how long do you think you would be able to survive given the same circumstances as Mark?

 

Question 3.

We know hardly anything about Mark’s past, do you think it matters in the story? How different would the story be if there is a love interest involved? Continue reading “The Martian: Book Club Discussion Questions Part 3”