Okay girls~let's see if this works. I broke it up into 4 sections, chats starting on Fridays...

9/5~discuss up to page 103
9/12~discuss up to page 206
9/19~discuss up to page 299
9/26~through the end of the book


Looking forward to it!


Lori


Here are a few discussion questions
1. Why is Pa so against Mattie working at the Glenmore Hotel? Do you think he is a good father? Why or why not?

2. Referring to Mattie's promise to her mother, Weaver says, "God took her life and she took yours." Why does he look at the situation that way? What might have been her mother's motives? Do you think Mattie is obliged to keep that promise? What would you advise Mattie when she wonders if it would be all right to alter the promise?

3. Miss Parrish says Mattie's writing is bad. Miss Wilcox says it is a gift. Why are their opinions and subsequent advice about her writing so different?

4. Why does Royal race his horses when Mattie tells him that nothing is more exciting than books? Why does Mattie agree to marry him?

5. Mattie says at the Glenmore she learned "when to tell the truth and when not to." Under what circumstances might it be better not to tell the truth?

6. Why would Grace Brown want the letters destroyed? Shouldn't Mattie tell someone about the letters as soon as Grace's body is fished from the lake? Why doesn't she?

7. Mattie wonders what would happen if characters in books could change their fates. Are there characters in Mattie's story whose fates you'd like to change? Which ones? In what way? Why? How about characters in other favorite stories?

8. Do you think it's possible for Mattie to pursue her love of books without sacrificing the love of another person?

9. Why does Weaver react so violently to the man at the train station when he knows that a similar situation led to his father's death? How else might Weaver have handled the situation?

10. What does Miss Wilcox mean when she says that voice is not just the sound that comes from your throat but the feeling that comes from your words?

11. Weaver wishes there were happy endings in real life. Are there?

12. Why does Mattie finally decide to leave all she knows for a new life in New York?

This message has been edited. Last edited by: lorifog,

As soon as my book comes, I would like to join in. I am up for discussing one section at a time.


Cindy

Hi Everyone,

I'm in. Let me know when we start. I'll try to see if i can pick up the book today.

Dee

I'm about half way thru. I am so bad at the section at a time discussion, but will join in w/ 'spoiler alerts', how's that? I am no good any more at juggling books... Be that as it may, I'll be ready for a side read when everyone else is!

So many books to read, I just started Twilight.

Even tho this is a YA book, there's a lot to it. I think everyone will like this one!

Lori, I would follow you anywhere.( as long as you had a good book in your hand)
One section at a time sounds fine with me. Or anything else you decide.

Lynne

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Originally posted by lorifog:
Just checking to see who is reading this together and if you'd like to read on schedule. I would love to read this one section by section and discuss one section at a time but not sure what you gals would go for..

Lori

I picked up the book today. So i'm ready. Let me know when you start.

Dee

hey Lori,

Thanks for the schedule.

Dee

I look forward to your comments in regard to the book. I'm sure it's great. I have The Winter Rose upstairs that I really need to read first!!!

Lori,

I am gonna go get this book today....

m

I was at the lake today and read half the book...I'm enjoying it very much....I just love her writing...and the characters....and the story...based on a true story...and the places are real...

Great Babs and what a beautiful place to read, too. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.


Lori

I started the book today and read the first 20 pages and realized i need to make a list for the characters. I can't keep them all straight in my little brain. LOL

Dee

Oh no...better get out the pad for this one. That's how I felt with the most recent Mary Higgins Clark...so many characters to keep track of.

Lori