Discuss Black River by S. M. Hulse

Feb. 19, 2016
by sharalynnep

Were you curious to learn the details of what happened to Wesley during the prison riot, or did you dread reading the description?

Feb. 19, 2016
by sharalynnep

Why does Wes feel as he does about religion and his spirituality?

Feb. 05, 2016
by JLPen77

Both Dennis and Wesley bear responsibility for the difficult nature of their relationship—but is it shared equally between them?

Feb. 05, 2016
by JLPen77

What did you think of the author's writing style? Were you surprised that the author was female?

Feb. 05, 2016
by JLPen77

Do you believe that Bobby Williams's jailhouse conversion to Christianity was authentic?

Feb. 05, 2016
by JLPen77

Wesley's reaction to Williams's torture seems to be divided between anxiety about how others perceive him and how he perceives himself. What do you think was the most profound impact of the trauma?

Feb. 05, 2016
by JLPen77

Why do you think Clair and Molly made the choices they did?

Feb. 04, 2016
by leslie

Who do you think Wes played for?

Feb. 01, 2016
by scottishrose

What was your reaction to Scott's suicide? How did that plot development affect your opinion of the novel as a whole?

Feb. 01, 2016
by scottishrose

In your opinion, how will the events that unfolded after Wesley's return to Black River influence the ongoing conversation between father and son. What do you think the novel suggests the future holds for the two men?

Feb. 01, 2016
by scottishrose

Why do you think the author chose to use the present tense for Claire and past tense for Wesley? How did it affect your reading of the book?

Feb. 01, 2016
by scottishrose

Have you ever wished you could do something more?

Jan. 29, 2016
by poniesnpearls

Are we born with talent/ability?

Jan. 29, 2016
by poniesnpearls

If you have something you're good at, how have you felt when you've encountered someone with more skill – or less skill – than you possess?

Jan. 29, 2016
by poniesnpearls

What should Lowells verdict have been?

Jan. 27, 2016
by Mary J

Why was Wesley unable to let Dennis know the reason he wouldn't go Scott's funeral?

Jan. 27, 2016
by Mary J

incarceration

Jan. 21, 2016
by kathleenb

Why do you think Wesley felt that Williams "doesn't deserve God"? Do you think his opinion changed by the end of the novel?

Jan. 18, 2016
by ritah

Why do you think Wesley felt it was necessary to burn his own arm?

Jan. 18, 2016
by barbaraf

Why open with Claire's death?

Jan. 17, 2016
by Barbara H

Music is an important focus in this book. How does music serve as a binder or connector from one character to another?

Jan. 17, 2016
by pennyp

Have you had unexpected events in your life that drastically impacted your future for good or for bad?

Jan. 15, 2016
by rorya

Wes’ strengths and weaknesses ---- his humanity and why we like him so much

Jan. 14, 2016
by flute4u

What role do you think Scott plays in Wesley's journey toward peace in the town of Black River?

Jan. 12, 2016
by jeannewny

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Discuss Black River by S. M. Hulse

Wes and Dennis' future.

Were you curious to learn the details of what happened to Wesley during the prison riot, or did you dread reading the description?

Why does Wes feel as he does about religion and his spirituality?

Both Dennis and Wesley bear responsibility for the difficult nature of their relationship—but is it shared equally between them?

What did you think of the author's writing style? Were you surprised that the author was female?

Do you believe that Bobby Williams's jailhouse conversion to Christianity was authentic?

Wesley's reaction to Williams's torture seems to be divided between anxiety about how others perceive him and how he perceives himself. What do you think was the most profound impact of the trauma?

Why do you think Clair and Molly made the choices they did?

Who do you think Wes played for?

What was your reaction to Scott's suicide? How did that plot development affect your opinion of the novel as a whole?

In your opinion, how will the events that unfolded after Wesley's return to Black River influence the ongoing conversation between father and son. What do you think the novel suggests the future holds for the two men?

Why do you think the author chose to use the present tense for Claire and past tense for Wesley? How did it affect your reading of the book?

Have you ever wished you could do something more?

Are we born with talent/ability?

If you have something you're good at, how have you felt when you've encountered someone with more skill – or less skill – than you possess?

What should Lowells verdict have been?

Why was Wesley unable to let Dennis know the reason he wouldn't go Scott's funeral?

incarceration

Why do you think Wesley felt that Williams "doesn't deserve God"? Do you think his opinion changed by the end of the novel?

Why do you think Wesley felt it was necessary to burn his own arm?

Why open with Claire's death?

Music is an important focus in this book. How does music serve as a binder or connector from one character to another?

Have you had unexpected events in your life that drastically impacted your future for good or for bad?

Wes’ strengths and weaknesses ---- his humanity and why we like him so much

What role do you think Scott plays in Wesley's journey toward peace in the town of Black River?

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Discuss Black River by S. M. Hulse

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