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All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

All That Life Can Afford

by Emily Everett

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  • Apr 2025, 384 pages
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Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

  1. Have you ever dreamed of living somewhere else, as Anna dreamed of London? If so, where do you see yourself?
  2. What was your favorite scene, and why?
  3. Once Anna arrives in Saint-Tropez, she feels pressure to leave her past behind to fit in with her new surroundings. Have you ever tried to rewrite your past in this way? How did it make you feel?
  4. Who was your favorite character, and why?
  5. If you were in Anna's shoes, would you have been more drawn to Callum or Theo? Why do you think that is?
  6. Have you ever been caught in a lie? How did you respond?
  7. As Anna gets to know the Wilders, Faye is quick to bond with her. How did you feel about their relationship?
  8. Have you experienced loss, as Anna has? If so, how do you think it affected your life choices in the aftermath?
  9. Throughout the novel, we see Anna embark on a journey of self-discovery. What is the most important lesson she learns along the way, in your opinion?
  10. What did you think of the ending?

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