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Discussion Guide for Heart Stones
I’ve come up with some questions you might want to use to get your Book Club discussion started. Also included are two weblinks with other possibilities. Pick which questions you’d like!
Spoiler alert! These questions assume that you've already read the book. Enjoy your meeting!
Note: If you’d like me to connect with your Book Club members live via Zoom, just contact me via this website and I’ll do my best to set something up with you.
1. What did you think about the use of “dual story lines?” Was this approach effective for you?
2. Which of the three main characters, Lilia, Kost or Myk, did you think were the most completely portrayed? Which character spoke to you the most?
3. How did you view Kost’s role and actions as the story played out?
4. At times Myk expresses doubts about his belief in God. How common do you think these doubts might have been in that time and place?
5. How does Lilia change over the course of the novel? How does Myk change?
6. How did the actions of the Russian soldiers affect your reaction to the story? What are your thoughts in the context of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine?
7. How are women, and the choices they faced, portrayed?
8. What part does the theme of faith and reunification play in the novel? Was it an important aspect for you?
9. What surprised you in the novel? What did you find most interesting?
10. How is the book the same, or different, from other historical fiction novels you have read?
11. Would you have structured the book differently?
12. What might you wish to see added to the book? What could have been left out?
13. Does your family/ancestors have any personal experience with the political events mentioned in Heart Stones?
14. Does your family have a refugee history?
15. How are today’s refugee experiences similar to Lilia’s and Oksana’s? How are they different?
16. Did the novel make you think about your ancestors and their immigration struggle? What unanswered questions do you have about their lives? Have you ever explored what emotions or uncertainties they might have held?
General Book Club Questions downloaded from: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a31047508/book-club-questions/
More Book Club Questions from different angles (character, plot etc.):
https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/book-club-questions.cfm
I have a limited number of author priced books for Book Clubs! I can ship out 6 books for $25 each and post them to you free of charge via Canada Post. One address please, contact me via this website for more details.
Discussion Guide for Heart Stones
I’ve come up with some questions you might want to use to get your Book Club discussion started. Also included are two weblinks with other possibilities. Pick which questions you’d like!
Spoiler alert! These questions assume that you've already read the book. Enjoy your meeting!
Note: If you’d like me to connect with your Book Club members live via Zoom, just contact me via this website and I’ll do my best to set something up with you.
1. What did you think about the use of “dual story lines?” Was this approach effective for you?
2. Which of the three main characters, Lilia, Kost or Myk, did you think were the most completely portrayed? Which character spoke to you the most?
3. How did you view Kost’s role and actions as the story played out?
4. At times Myk expresses doubts about his belief in God. How common do you think these doubts might have been in that time and place?
5. How does Lilia change over the course of the novel? How does Myk change?
6. How did the actions of the Russian soldiers affect your reaction to the story? What are your thoughts in the context of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine?
7. How are women, and the choices they faced, portrayed?
8. What part does the theme of faith and reunification play in the novel? Was it an important aspect for you?
9. What surprised you in the novel? What did you find most interesting?
10. How is the book the same, or different, from other historical fiction novels you have read?
11. Would you have structured the book differently?
12. What might you wish to see added to the book? What could have been left out?
13. Does your family/ancestors have any personal experience with the political events mentioned in Heart Stones?
14. Does your family have a refugee history?
15. How are today’s refugee experiences similar to Lilia’s and Oksana’s? How are they different?
16. Did the novel make you think about your ancestors and their immigration struggle? What unanswered questions do you have about their lives? Have you ever explored what emotions or uncertainties they might have held?
General Book Club Questions downloaded from: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a31047508/book-club-questions/
- What was your favorite part of the book?
- What was your least favorite?
- Did you race to the end, or was it more of a slow burn?
- Which scene has stuck with you the most?
- What did you think of the writing? Are there any standout sentences?
- Did you reread any passages? If so, which ones?
- Would you want to read another book by this author?
- Did reading the book impact your mood? If yes, how so?
- What surprised you most about the book?
- How did your opinion of the book change as you read it?
- If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?
- How does the book's title work in relation to the book's contents? If you could give the book a new title, what would it be?
- Is this book overrated or underrated?
- Did this book remind you of any other books?
- How did it impact you? Do you think you'll remember it in a few months or years?
- Would you ever consider re-reading it? Why or why not?
- Who do you most want to read this book?
- Are there lingering questions from the book you're still thinking about?
- Did the book strike you as original?
More Book Club Questions from different angles (character, plot etc.):
https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/book-club-questions.cfm
