Book Summary and Reviews of Talking at Night by Claire Daverley

Book Summary

For fans of Netflix's One Day, a poignant and emotional will they/won't they story that cleverly captures both the thrill and trepidation of first love.

What do you do when the one person you should forget is the one you just can't let go?

Will and Rosie meet as teenagers.

They're opposites in every way. She overthinks everything; he is her twin brother's wild and unpredictable friend. But over secret walks home and late-night phone calls, they become closer - destined to be one another's great love story.

Until, one day, tragedy strikes, and their future together is shattered.

But as the years roll on, Will and Rosie can't help but find their way back to each other. Time and again, they come close to rekindling what might have been.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

1. Talking at Night is about relationships, and the novel delves into the emotional and moral complexities of what we owe ourselves and each other. At any point, did you feel a character made a choice that seemed right in theory, but in practice resulted in nobody feeling satisfied? Were there moments when you had expected—or hoped—a certain character would make a different decision? Explain when and why.
2. Both Rosie and Josh are attracted to Will, and yet when Josh reveals his true feelings to Rosie, she reacts by pushing Will away. Teenagers are notorious for letting emotion get in the way of communication; how could things have worked out differently if they'd been honest with each other?
3. Rosie and Will feel a ...