1) Who do you identify with most, Evelyn or Lena? Why?
2) How does Evelyn and Lena’s way of grieving differentiate?
3) Do you think it was James’ fault Lena stopped painting? What do you think their
marriage was really like?
4) Why do you think Evelyn took her daughter’s divorce so hard?
5) Would you have reacted the way Lena did when she found out Evelyn’s secret?
6) What do you think you would have done in Lena and Evelyn’s situation after the
encounter with Sean?
7) Do you think Evelyn and Edwin’s relationship will last?
8) Evelyn loves baking, Lena’s passion is painting. Do you have a hobby/passion/outlet of
your own? What is it?
9) In the book they talk about how “traveling is good for the soul.” Do you agree? Have you
travelled somewhere that significantly impacted your life?
10) What surprised you?