Discuss All the Little Hopes by Leah Weiss

How do we see Bert and Lucy accept growing up throughout the book? What are the chief differences you see between childhood and adulthood back in the 1940s as compared to today?

Aug. 30, 2021
by rco

Did Lucy, Bert, and Irene do the right thing when they found Tiny Junior's souvenirs?

Aug. 30, 2021
by rco

Do you think the vanished men deserved their fates? How do their crimes compare to each other?

Aug. 30, 2021
by rco

Do you think Trula Freed's magic was plausible? Have you ever had an experience with a spiritualist or medium?

Aug. 30, 2021
by rco

The German Prisoner of War

Aug. 30, 2021
by rco

Is hate a choice?

Aug. 30, 2021
by rco

Overall, what do you think of All the Little Hopes? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

Aug. 25, 2021
by Kris

Favorite Parts of the Book?

Aug. 24, 2021
by bettyt

Bert tends to blame herself when things go wrong. Why do you think that is? Is it more of a female trait? Are there things you blame yourself for that really aren't your fault?

Aug. 18, 2021
by Suzanne

Discuss the importance and consequences of Frankie Tender not asking Bert her name. If he had asked her name, would the evening have ended differently or not?

Aug. 18, 2021
by Suzanne

Did anybody else know immediately what the ouija board’s answers meant?

Aug. 11, 2021
by jamiek

Reaction to FDR death.

Aug. 09, 2021
by Peg A

Did you relate to Lucy or Bert?

Aug. 08, 2021
by susanr

What do you think comes next for Lucy and Bert and the rest of the Brown family?

Aug. 08, 2021
by susanr

Lucy and Bert argue about treating Nancy Drew like a real person. Can you think of any literary characters that you wish were real or who felt as real to you?

Aug. 06, 2021
by judyp

Throughout the book, how do you see language used to communicate? To separate?

Aug. 06, 2021
by gerryp

In his drunken state Whiz Mayhew confesses that the Nazis didn't shoot him because they didn't think he was worth it. How did his community help him heal? Do we have better options today to help soldiers with PTSD?

Aug. 04, 2021
by bill and jackie

What role does purple honey play in the book?

Aug. 04, 2021
by Loveslife

Do you agree with Bert's sister that she doesn't belong to the mountains anymore? How is "home" defined throughout the book?

Aug. 03, 2021
by susanr

What do other characters think of Helen's stubbornness regarding the Germans? What does her stubbornness cost her? Do you think you would be as resistant in her place?

Aug. 03, 2021
by susanr

Describe the relationship between the Riverton community and the German POWs. What effect does Terrell Stucky have on the reputation of the POWs? How do the Germans come to be an accepted part of the town?

Jul. 27, 2021
by ssh

Describe the role of the Browns in their community. What are the broad effects of being a bibliophile?

Jul. 25, 2021
by irisf

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All the Little Hopes

Discuss All the Little Hopes by Leah Weiss

How do we see Bert and Lucy accept growing up throughout the book? What are the chief differences you see between childhood and adulthood back in the 1940s as compared to today?

Did Lucy, Bert, and Irene do the right thing when they found Tiny Junior's souvenirs?

Do you think the vanished men deserved their fates? How do their crimes compare to each other?

Do you think Trula Freed's magic was plausible? Have you ever had an experience with a spiritualist or medium?

The German Prisoner of War

Is hate a choice?

Overall, what do you think of All the Little Hopes? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

Favorite Parts of the Book?

Bert tends to blame herself when things go wrong. Why do you think that is? Is it more of a female trait? Are there things you blame yourself for that really aren't your fault?

Discuss the importance and consequences of Frankie Tender not asking Bert her name. If he had asked her name, would the evening have ended differently or not?

Did anybody else know immediately what the ouija board’s answers meant?

Reaction to FDR death.

Did you relate to Lucy or Bert?

What do you think comes next for Lucy and Bert and the rest of the Brown family?

Lucy and Bert argue about treating Nancy Drew like a real person. Can you think of any literary characters that you wish were real or who felt as real to you?

Throughout the book, how do you see language used to communicate? To separate?

In his drunken state Whiz Mayhew confesses that the Nazis didn't shoot him because they didn't think he was worth it. How did his community help him heal? Do we have better options today to help soldiers with PTSD?

What role does purple honey play in the book?

Do you agree with Bert's sister that she doesn't belong to the mountains anymore? How is "home" defined throughout the book?

What do other characters think of Helen's stubbornness regarding the Germans? What does her stubbornness cost her? Do you think you would be as resistant in her place?

Describe the relationship between the Riverton community and the German POWs. What effect does Terrell Stucky have on the reputation of the POWs? How do the Germans come to be an accepted part of the town?

Describe the role of the Browns in their community. What are the broad effects of being a bibliophile?

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