Friday, August 7, 2009

The Start of Discussion: Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Since we're seven days into the month I thought I would post a few discussion questions to think about while you're reading. Just a reminder since we took July off, these are just basic questions that we will be discussing for each book. We will get more specific with our discussion later in the month. Please remember, if you have finished Wings, do NOT post any spoilers for those who have yet to finish.

If you visit the comments, you'll notice that I've also posted each question there, as well as this post. If you want to join in on the discussion for any of the questions, please just hit the "post reply" option next to the question. That way, we can keep each discussion a separate thread and reply to individuals. Remember, please no spoilers in this discussion. We can talk about the end of the book in the last discussion post of the month.

Also, if you haven't already (I'm sure most of you have by now), please read the FAQ and Rules. They will always be posted in the sidebar if you need to find them at any time.

1. How does the setting figure into the book? Is the setting a character? Does it come to life? Did you feel you were experiencing the time and place in which the book was set?
2. What motivated the story? Was the novel plot-driven or character-driven?
3. What are some of the book's themes? How important were they?
4. How are the book's images symbolically significant? Do the images help to develop the plot, or help to define characters?
5. What was your first impression of the characters?

Please don't be shy. Make sure to join in the discussion. If there is another question you'd like others to consider while reading the book, please feel free to post them in the comments section as a new comment.

If you haven't picked up your copy of Wings yet, don't worry. There is still plenty of time. We will be reading and discussing the book throughout the month!

Don't forget to vote for September's book club selection in the poll to the right.

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1. How does the setting figure into the book? Is the setting a character? Does it come to life? Did you feel you were experiencing the time and place in which the book was set?
2. What motivated the story? Was the novel plot-driven or character-driven?
3. What are some of the book's themes? How important were they?
1 reply · active 815 weeks ago
Self-awareness, self-acceptance, identity, family, magic, mystery, love....all the good stuff. ;)
4. How are the book's images symbolically significant? Do the images help to develop the plot, or help to define characters?
1 reply · active 815 weeks ago
I just finished the book! Was wonderful! I thought Laurel's blossom itself, as it developed and grew, represented the internal changes she went through as she discovered more about who she was and how that would impact her life.
5. What was your first impression of the characters?
1 reply · active 815 weeks ago
I thought David was too accepting of Laurel's, um...issues. While he proved to be a good friend and has love interest potential - I didn't trust him as I read the book and still have the feeling he might know more than he lets on. I guess I'll find out in the next segment....cause there's another book coming, right?!
what is the setting of this story? im doing a book report and cant remember...please reply

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