I can hardly believe it is the last few days of July! Since we are nearing the end of the month, that means it is time to discuss the book we all read this month! Here is how the discussion will go, I will post questions that talk about the book and then a wrap-up of what I thought about the book. Feel free to discuss away in the comments section and answer all the questions you have a thought on. If you just want to write a brief summary of why you liked or didn't like the book, go ahead! If you have pages of thoughts, share! Everyone is welcome to be involved in this book club! Now like I said before, this will only work if we all participate in a form or fashion. So with that…let's begin the discussion!
1. Do you see any similarities between Violet and Vivian? What about differences and how their circumstances changed the path of their stories?
2. Why was Vivian so invested in Violet's story? Why didn't she disown her great aunt all together like the rest of the Schuyler family?
3. What was Doctor Paul's main part in the story? Did you enjoy his character and how was he beneficial/detrimental to kickstarting the uncovering of Violet's story?
4. Discuss the men of the book. Were they traditional to their time periods or were some modern?
5. There were so many different women characters who made appearances through out the novel. Who was the most impactful to Vivian and why?
6. If the Schuyler family was different, do you think Vivian's story would have ended up the way it did?
7. Pepper makes a bold statement "I think the secret to marriage is old-fashion tolerance". Do you think Vivian agrees? What about Violet? What about yourself?
8. Would you say obedience is a major theme through out the novel? If so, why?
9. Who was your favorite character and what drew you to them?
10. Would you read any other novels by Beatriz Williams?
Alright everyone, here are my thoughts on the book. I absolutely loved it! I have read Beatriz Williams' book A Hundred Summers before this one, so I expected great things. I loved the little appearance of some characters from that book in this one. I was entranced from the first couple chapters and I really enjoyed Vivian. I would like to think, if I was in her situation I would act similar. I love how outspoken and individual she is. She never compromised her true self for the benefit of her dull family. I would most certainly read this book again and even recommend it to anyone else!
Start thinking about August's book! We will draw it out of a hat and announce the book on August 1!
Happy Discussing my friends!
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