1, What is the novel mainly about?
2, Talk about people in the novel
Introduce each person as if you were them.
I am........
Lexi-은영
Eva-현미
Zach-기숙
Mia- 국향
Jude-미영
Miles-종희
3. Who do you think is the most responsible about the tragedy? and what do you think about Lexi's choice?.
If you were Lexi, how would you manage this awkward situation?
4, Even though Jude is usually thoughtful and kind to others, she had no choice but to be selfish for her children, too.
Have you ever been an uncharacteristically selfish mother for your children? (for 은영: for your family)
5. P71, Miles accused Jude of being a kind of helicopter mother. Basically every mother wants to support their kids as possible as they can. so, you could somewhat understand Jude.
Like Jude, If you were a typical housewife with time, money..., how would you support your kids and are you willing to be a helicopter mom?
6. One of powerful themes in this novel is the delicate balance a mother find between holding on to her children and letting them go.
At what point did you feel you had to let go of your children? or are you still holding on to your kids? if so, why?
7. While you were reading this book, which part made you feel worst?
8. Jude struggled with grief for a long time and gave a hard time to the family left behind.
Have you ever seen someone who suddenly lost a loved one and overcame it? tell us the story shortly.
How did you overcome too much sadness that suddenly came to you?