1. Did you enjoy reading this book? Why or Why not?
2. Did the characters in the book remind you of anyone you know? Without being too specific, Who?
3. Why do you think the narrator was so in love with Eugene?
4. What was your impression of Margaret, Eugene’s wife?
5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
1. At first, I couldn’t catch on to the book. I wasn’t sure why and thought it had something to do with the constant back and forth to my dictionary for the definition of words that I would have never thought to use. Anyway, as I pressed on through the book, I found it very entertaining. I figured out that I had to get used to this author’s writing style. I ended up really enjoying the book.
2. Yes, the book did remind me of a few people that I know. I have a few friends that have been in similar situations as the “unnamed” narrator. I think the reason why the narrator stayed unnamed is so that she seemed very relatable and easier to see yourself in her shoes.
3. I definitely don’t think it was because he was the first person she had a sexual encounter with. I think she was intrigued by who he wanted her to think he was and the fact that she felt she wasn’t really good enough to be with him.
4. Margaret seemed like a loyal wife who was very aware of her husband’s infidelities but continued to stay committed to the relationship. I wouldn’t call her stupid or crazy, but some people can tolerate things more so than other people.
5. I would recommend this book to someone else, and actually have. I did have to let her know in advance that the book is written as if the author/narrator is “all over the place”. Like I stated in a previous question, it was hard at first to follow until I got used to the writing style, then I was able to follow the thought process.