Which scene has stuck with you the most?
What did you think of the writing? Are there any standout sentences?
Why do you think the writer set the main story in 1988 New York City? What aspects of that time did the writer use for dramatic purposes?
The New York City storyline is told in past tense, but the secondary story, the childhood story set in New Braunfels, Texas, is told in present tense. How did that impact your read? Why do you think the author chose to mix present tense and past tense?
How did the childhood storyline reflect on the adult storyline?
What surprised you most about the book?
How did your opinion of the book change as you read it? How did your opinion of the characters change?
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?
Are there lingering questions from the book you're still thinking about?
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