We all agreed, this October's book selection, The Pact, was our favorite read thus far in the club. We discussed the extremely interesting storyline and also the different points of view each character in the book represented. We addressed this book using a question list-listed for your review below!
Book club discussion questions for The Pact
1.How do you feel the extended family environment created by the Hartes and the Golds affected their children? Did it contribute to Emily's suicide?
2.Is there such a thing as being too close to another non-blood relative family?
3.How do you feel Chris handled his guilt? Can he justify helping Emily commit suicide?
4.How did the marital relationships of the Golds and the Hartes contribute to Gus's and Michael's temptations?
5.Is Emily correct in believing she had no other alternatives to suicide? Explain.
6.Is Melanie justified in her feelings and actions toward the Hartes following Emily's death? What might justify her behavior?
7.On page 35 is the following statement: "Chris and Emily had grown up with love, with wealth, and with each other. What more could they have needed?" Comment.
8.In what ways does jail change Chris? In what ways does he benefit from the experience, and in what ways does it hurt him?
9.Where do you see these characters in five years?
10.Is the punishment meted out to Chris just? In your opinion, is Chris guilty of murder?
11.What is the significance of the "blank"piece of paper that Chris finds in the tin can at the end of the book?
One of our main members, Donna, couldn't make it but posted the following comments on our facebook wall. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150384572761630.351611.608371629&type=3#!/groups/282804055079614/
"I loved the book, and even though I'm biased because I'm a fan of the author, I'm always impressed by her insightfulness into family situations and character's thoughts. Her thorough research definitely shined through on this book, with the medical aspects, courtroom, detectives, lawyers, etc. It really makes a difference and adds to the credibility of the plot and characters.
I could relate to Emily's issue with how ashamed and embarrassed she felt about what happened when she was a kid not being able to tell even Chris so I got really into this book. I loved all the twists and turns in the story and drama of course haha. It's so sad how people feel they have no other way out besides ending their life and the author painted those dark thoughts really well I thought"
We all thoroughly enjoyed the authors writing style and perspective. Our most successful meeting to date! and a special welcome and thanks for attending to Rachelle & Julie! What great additions to the group!!
Onto the FOOD.
The Cottage in La Jolla was a delight, worth the wait, and there IS a wait, but adorable with excellent service once we were seated. Pictures below! Menu items include Stuffed French Toast and delish hot chocolate!
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