ICE Breakers
THE LAND IN WINTER
BOOK OF THE MOMENT
The opening chapter seems an anomaly to the rest of the novel. How important is its inclusion and what does it add to the story?
Which character did you feel the most sympathy for and why? And which relationship between Eric & Irene and Bill & Rita did you feel was the strongest?
The party scene is an entertaining interval in the novel. What did you think of the event and clues that the author left for the reader to find?
Miller hints at the war, but never goes into specifics. What do you think this signifies? Do you feel that Miller is suggesting this a time for change?
'All around them, meaningless and lovely, the endless dark flowing of the snow' - This is the last sentence of the book - how did the ending make you feel and why?
THE WEDDING PEOPLE
MISSED OPPORTUNITY
Were you surprised with the dark circumstances in which we are introduced to Phoebe and was it unfair to take this approach with readers who enjoy the celebratory nature and romance associated with wedding novels?
Do you know a 'Lila' bride and were you and your book club surprised to discover her friendship with Phoebe? And how was this beneficial for both of them?
How important were the flashbacks of Phoebe's life with her ex-husband Matt and did her work impact her judgement?
To what extent did Lila's week of nuptials seem excessive or helpful in bringing the bride's and the groom's families closer and do you think this affected the outcome for Lila and Gary?
The novel is described as 'sharp, funny and a joy to read'. Do you agree?
Film rights have been secured. Who would play Phoebe and Lila and how about Gary and Matt?
PARADISE LOGIC
Was this book to your taste?
What do you think of the imagination and variety of language Kemp uses?
Could you relate to Reality’s quest to ‘find the perfect boyfriend’? Were you able to correlate with her insecurities and random behaviour?
Were you saddened by Reality’s unrealistic approach to relationships and finding someone who deserved her?
Why do you think the book is called 'Paradise Logic'?
Did you understand all of Kemp’s writing and if you weren’t able to follow it all, do you think this matters?
THE WILD CARD