Book Club Discussion Questions
- Do you think Steve and Michelle can save their marriage?
- Consider the financial situation Steve and Michelle face. Who is primarily responsible?
- Steve and Michelle each have unresolved “scars” from their childhood. How have these scars impacted the lives they are living now?
- Clare seems to rebel against her mom’s need to keep up appearances. How do her actions reflect this?
- From the outside, Drew seems like the perfect kid; however, the motivation driving him is rooted in anger. Discuss what is making him mad?
- Steve explains the reasons behind the 2008 Financial meltdown to his roadie friends. What are the biggest ‘take aways’ from his explanations?
- Drew being charged for murder is definitely a plot twist. How did it impact the family and the story?
- How typical is the Kingsly family?
- How does Michelle’s mom provide a contrast to Michelle?
- Chad is both a catalyst and a contrast for Steve. Do you think Chad will forgive Steve?
- Steve and Michelle could be going through a cliche “mid-life crisis.” How could this have been avoided?
- Which character do you like the most? The least?
- Sophia and her family could be considered atypical. Yet, they seem to be the most functional family in the story. Do you agree or disagree?
- Does Steve roadie “adventure” change him for the better? Or worse?
