Discuss Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin

Nov. 26, 2021
by rebeccar

Spence tries to connect with Arlo. Do you feel his overtures are successful? Is there anything you think he should have done otherwise?

Nov. 10, 2021
by djcminor

In what ways do you think Pru's connection with Walter is different to the one she shares with Spence? Do you think it's ethical for them to pursue a relationship? What would you have done?

Oct. 24, 2021
by job

Are you someone who avoids discussions about death, or are you more likely to engage in them?

Oct. 16, 2021
by job

Although Pru is no longer observant, she still practices some of her religion's rites and rituals. Why do you suppose this is? Are there rites or rituals you engage in, religious or otherwise?

Oct. 15, 2021
by job

Interviews with Joshua Henkin

Oct. 15, 2021
by davinamw

Pru has an interaction with Arlo in which she discloses information about his parents. Also, she approaches Anne, Walter’s ex-wife, on the street and tells her that she knows her ex-husband. Were these appropriate actions?

Oct. 12, 2021
by dianes

What did you think about Ginny's role in the household? Why do you believe she was willing to stick with the couple for so many years?

Oct. 12, 2021
by dianes

When Spence's son Arlo moves in with Spence, Pru and Sarah, the family dynamic is altered. Did you see this as a positive change or a negative one, and why?

Oct. 10, 2021
by gerrieb

Overall, what do you think of Morningside Heights? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

Oct. 10, 2021
by AmberH

Did anyone connect the novel Flowers for Algernon with Arlo and his experimental drug?

Oct. 07, 2021
by djcminor

What do you think the ponytail incident suggests about Arlo and Sarah's understanding of each other, and how, in your opinion, does it affect their relationship as they become adults?

Oct. 07, 2021
by barbettet

What future do you imagine for Pru, Ginny, Arlo, Sarah and Rafe?

Oct. 07, 2021
by joannev

Have you ever known someone with Alzheimer's? If so, how did that experience compare to Pru and Spence's?

Oct. 06, 2021
by beckys

Why do you suppose Arlo is so intent on arranging a family reunion? Do you think the event met Arlo's expectations?

Oct. 06, 2021
by beckys

Do you consider Pru to be Spence's primary caretaker? What do you feel helps Pru come to terms with her husband's decline? Do you think she gleans any insight about her husband or his early life as his decline accelerates?

Oct. 06, 2021
by mariont

Do you think Arlo was thriving under his mother's care? How do you believe his time in New York changed his perception of her and their life together? Did they ever come to a place of peace and understanding?

Oct. 05, 2021
by beckys

Ginny's son Rafe is a hemophiliac. Why do you think he seems intent on pushing his boundaries? Do you think Ginny's choices regarding Rafe are appropriate? What would you have done?

Oct. 02, 2021
by scottishrose

Crenshaw the book store cat

Oct. 02, 2021
by scottishrose

Pru tells Sarah that sometimes she wished she'd had more siblings. Sarah thinks that sometimes she wished she'd had fewer. Why do you think each felt this way? Where do you fall in this spectrum?

Oct. 01, 2021
by kimk

How do you think each character's success – or lack thereof – impacted their identity? Is there a character you consider more successful than the others?

Oct. 01, 2021
by lorrained

Why do you imagine Arlo's first visit to Spence's sister Enid made such an impression on him? Why do you think he decides to return once more, years later?

Oct. 01, 2021
by lorrained

Do you believe their father's illness affects Sarah and Arlo's life choices? Do you think either harbors regrets? Are there any relationships that have set your life on a specific path?

Oct. 01, 2021
by lorrained

Pru was raised in a Jewish Orthodox household. In what ways do you feel this impacted her life? What role does religion play in your own life, and has this changed as you've aged?

Oct. 01, 2021
by lorrained

Why do you suppose Arlo lies to Sarah about attending Reed College? Why do you feel he rejects academia entirely? Do you think he meets his father's expectations?

Sep. 27, 2021
by Patricia Ann

Morningside Heights

Discuss Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin

What did you think of the novel's ending? Was it the ending you were expecting?

Spence tries to connect with Arlo. Do you feel his overtures are successful? Is there anything you think he should have done otherwise?

In what ways do you think Pru's connection with Walter is different to the one she shares with Spence? Do you think it's ethical for them to pursue a relationship? What would you have done?

Are you someone who avoids discussions about death, or are you more likely to engage in them?

Although Pru is no longer observant, she still practices some of her religion's rites and rituals. Why do you suppose this is? Are there rites or rituals you engage in, religious or otherwise?

Interviews with Joshua Henkin

Pru has an interaction with Arlo in which she discloses information about his parents. Also, she approaches Anne, Walter’s ex-wife, on the street and tells her that she knows her ex-husband. Were these appropriate actions?

What did you think about Ginny's role in the household? Why do you believe she was willing to stick with the couple for so many years?

When Spence's son Arlo moves in with Spence, Pru and Sarah, the family dynamic is altered. Did you see this as a positive change or a negative one, and why?

Overall, what do you think of Morningside Heights? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

Did anyone connect the novel Flowers for Algernon with Arlo and his experimental drug?

What do you think the ponytail incident suggests about Arlo and Sarah's understanding of each other, and how, in your opinion, does it affect their relationship as they become adults?

What future do you imagine for Pru, Ginny, Arlo, Sarah and Rafe?

Have you ever known someone with Alzheimer's? If so, how did that experience compare to Pru and Spence's?

Why do you suppose Arlo is so intent on arranging a family reunion? Do you think the event met Arlo's expectations?

Do you consider Pru to be Spence's primary caretaker? What do you feel helps Pru come to terms with her husband's decline? Do you think she gleans any insight about her husband or his early life as his decline accelerates?

Do you think Arlo was thriving under his mother's care? How do you believe his time in New York changed his perception of her and their life together? Did they ever come to a place of peace and understanding?

Ginny's son Rafe is a hemophiliac. Why do you think he seems intent on pushing his boundaries? Do you think Ginny's choices regarding Rafe are appropriate? What would you have done?

Crenshaw the book store cat

Pru tells Sarah that sometimes she wished she'd had more siblings. Sarah thinks that sometimes she wished she'd had fewer. Why do you think each felt this way? Where do you fall in this spectrum?

How do you think each character's success – or lack thereof – impacted their identity? Is there a character you consider more successful than the others?

Why do you imagine Arlo's first visit to Spence's sister Enid made such an impression on him? Why do you think he decides to return once more, years later?

Do you believe their father's illness affects Sarah and Arlo's life choices? Do you think either harbors regrets? Are there any relationships that have set your life on a specific path?

Pru was raised in a Jewish Orthodox household. In what ways do you feel this impacted her life? What role does religion play in your own life, and has this changed as you've aged?

Why do you suppose Arlo lies to Sarah about attending Reed College? Why do you feel he rejects academia entirely? Do you think he meets his father's expectations?

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Discuss Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin

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Sorry, Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin is closed for new posts.
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