Week One Discussion - Bel Canto

This is a must read. We give it ***. This engaging, well written, novel will keep you rivited page after page. We literally could not put it town.


This week's questions:

1. How do you rate the book?

2. There are numerous instances in the story where Mr. Hosokawa blames himself for the hostages' situation. He says to Roxane, "But I was the one who set this whole thing in motion." Roxane replies with the following: "Or did I?" she said. "I thought about declining…. Don't get me wrong. I am very capable of blame. This is an event ripe for blame if I ever saw one. I just don't blame you." Is either one to blame for the situation? If not, who do you think is ultimately responsible?

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Week Four Discussion - Domestic Affairs

This week's question:

Food plays a significant role in this story. Describe that role and tell what you think it reveals about the author. What role does food play in your life? How has this role changed over the years?

Week Three Discussion - Domestic Affairs

This Week's Question:

If you were going to cast this story as a movie, who would play the parts of the three women? Who would play the part of Lila's twin brother, Vaughn?

Week Two Discussion - Domestic Affairs

Question:

Most Tomatoes are fairly successful women in terms of career, income, etc. If, through a reversal of fortune, you suddenly found yourself homeless and destitute, without any means of support, what would you do ? To whom would you turn for help? Where would you go?

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