Discuss The Pecan Children by Quinn Connor

What audience would you recommend this novel for? Are there other books that you’ve read that you felt were similar, either in themes or writing style?

Jul. 09, 2024
by caroln

Though Jason is real to Lil, the only Jason who appears in the book is his memory. Where do you think the real Jason is in the present? How is his haunting weaponized against Lil?

Jul. 09, 2024
by caroln

How did Sasha's and Autumn's interaction on their last night in the treehouse as teens have a lasting impact on their relationship? What secrets have they kept from each other, and why, in your opinion?

Jul. 09, 2024
by caroln

Early in the book Sasha thinks, “She could flee. She could hitchhike straight out of here to that…city where the fresh starts are.” Why do you suppose she doesn’t?

Jul. 09, 2024
by caroln

How does the Homecoming Effect impact Autumn and Sasha in the story? Have you ever felt this pressure, or observed this phenomenon in others?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Did the characters’ endings feel earned? What do you imagine happens to Lil, Sasha, Autumn, and Wyn after the epilogue? What feeling lingered with you at the end of the book?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Why do you think Lil doesn’t ask for help with the orchard, and why do you think Sasha doesn’t offer? Have you ever seen this dynamic play out in your life or in the lives of those around you?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

How do you think we’re shaped by our homes and the stories we grew up hearing? Is there local folklore that you remember learning about when you grew up or that was passed down in your family?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

How did the people of the town manage to ignore the pecan children for so long? Who in your community is most like the pecan children?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

How does each character cope with the decline of their hometown? Do you have places, or even people, from your life who have undergone such transformations over time?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

At what point did you suspect time didn’t flow normally around Clearwater Orchard? What hints did you find, either while reading or in hindsight?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

What do you think is next for Lou? How would you cope with living forever?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Lil is stubbornly loyal to her land and the covenant her mother passed on to her. How does this responsibility impact her life? Do you believe her relationship to the orchard is a gift or a burden?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Why do you suppose the twins' mother picked one daughter over the other? How do you feel this may have influenced the adult each became? What might have been different if she’d included both?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

At what point in the book did you begin to suspect Theon was more than he initially appeared? What do you think he represents?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Autumn feels she’s “never more peaceful than when she’s baking.” Why do you suppose this is? Is there some activity you’ve taken up that engenders this feeling in you that you turn to when you’re stressed?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Overall, what did you think of The Pecan Children (no spoilers)

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

What stood out to you in The Autumnal Interlude about the many lives Autumn leads? What do you think this interlude says about the journey we’re all on to discover who we are?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

Why do you think Sasha stays so occupied doing small jobs around town? How do the twins approach work in different ways?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

What did you make of the pool, pecan tree and the golden pecans? Why do you suppose Lil never shares their secret with Sasha?

Jul. 09, 2024
by taking.mytime

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The Pecan Children

Discuss The Pecan Children by Quinn Connor

What audience would you recommend this novel for? Are there other books that you’ve read that you felt were similar, either in themes or writing style?

Though Jason is real to Lil, the only Jason who appears in the book is his memory. Where do you think the real Jason is in the present? How is his haunting weaponized against Lil?

How did Sasha's and Autumn's interaction on their last night in the treehouse as teens have a lasting impact on their relationship? What secrets have they kept from each other, and why, in your opinion?

Early in the book Sasha thinks, “She could flee. She could hitchhike straight out of here to that…city where the fresh starts are.” Why do you suppose she doesn’t?

How does the Homecoming Effect impact Autumn and Sasha in the story? Have you ever felt this pressure, or observed this phenomenon in others?

Did the characters’ endings feel earned? What do you imagine happens to Lil, Sasha, Autumn, and Wyn after the epilogue? What feeling lingered with you at the end of the book?

Why do you think Lil doesn’t ask for help with the orchard, and why do you think Sasha doesn’t offer? Have you ever seen this dynamic play out in your life or in the lives of those around you?

How do you think we’re shaped by our homes and the stories we grew up hearing? Is there local folklore that you remember learning about when you grew up or that was passed down in your family?

How did the people of the town manage to ignore the pecan children for so long? Who in your community is most like the pecan children?

How does each character cope with the decline of their hometown? Do you have places, or even people, from your life who have undergone such transformations over time?

At what point did you suspect time didn’t flow normally around Clearwater Orchard? What hints did you find, either while reading or in hindsight?

What do you think is next for Lou? How would you cope with living forever?

Lil is stubbornly loyal to her land and the covenant her mother passed on to her. How does this responsibility impact her life? Do you believe her relationship to the orchard is a gift or a burden?

Why do you suppose the twins' mother picked one daughter over the other? How do you feel this may have influenced the adult each became? What might have been different if she’d included both?

At what point in the book did you begin to suspect Theon was more than he initially appeared? What do you think he represents?

Autumn feels she’s “never more peaceful than when she’s baking.” Why do you suppose this is? Is there some activity you’ve taken up that engenders this feeling in you that you turn to when you’re stressed?

Overall, what did you think of The Pecan Children (no spoilers)

What stood out to you in The Autumnal Interlude about the many lives Autumn leads? What do you think this interlude says about the journey we’re all on to discover who we are?

Why do you think Sasha stays so occupied doing small jobs around town? How do the twins approach work in different ways?

What did you make of the pool, pecan tree and the golden pecans? Why do you suppose Lil never shares their secret with Sasha?

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