Discuss History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund

Dec. 23, 2017
by rebeccar

Why do you think Linda is interested in what happened between Lily and Mr. Grierson? How do you think Linda feels about Lily's lie and do you think her opinion of Lily changes over the course of the book?

Dec. 23, 2017
by rebeccar

How does it affect you to know that four-year-old Paul is dead before you are introduced to him as a character? Does this change how you understand and take in the events that occur later on?

Dec. 23, 2017
by rebeccar

This book is narrated in a nonlinear fashion. How do you think this structure serve the story that Linda is telling? Why do you think the author chose to tell it this way?

Dec. 21, 2017
by joyn

Is the trial the first time Linda realizes what being a Christian Scientist means? Did she think that Leo was totally responsible up until this point? Why does she tell the court that Patra "did nothing" for her son?

Dec. 21, 2017
by Silly Lotus

In the last chapter, why do you think Linda imagines herself in the scenario with Lily?

Dec. 21, 2017
by Silly Lotus

Were you surprised when Linda says during the trial that she did not go for help or take Paul to the doctor or call 911? Does it seem that Linda should bear any responsibility in Paul's death?

Dec. 18, 2017
by kdowney25

Linda claims not to know there was something seriously wrong with Paul, but there is obviously something motivating her to continue to check on Paul and Patra. Is she revising her memories? Or is there something else driving her to stay nearby?

Dec. 18, 2017
by kdowney25

How does being members of a former commune affect Linda's parents? How do you think Linda was harmed or helped by her early upbringing?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

After she has become a part of Paul and Patra's daily routine, Linda still overstays her welcome some evenings and at one point lingers outside of their house, peering through their windows. Why do you think she keep watching them like this?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

How did you feel about Patra and Leo's reaction to his illness? Did you understand their motivation before the reveal that they were Christian Scientists?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

When Linda is asked to give a report for school, she chooses the history of wolves. Why do you think Linda chooses this particular topic?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

How do you think Linda feels about Leo? Why does she reveal she was watching him the night they spent in Duluth?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

Does Linda's interest in Patra differ from her interest in Lily, and if so, in what way? Does Linda seem interested romantically in either of these characters?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

During the trial, did it seem odd to you that Leo and Patra avoided speaking with Linda, or looking at her? Did this indicate they know they did something wrong in not saving Paul? Did they seem to feel remorse for his death?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

After spending all spring with Patra and Paul dressed as usual for the woods and school, why does Linda take such care in her preparations for the trip to Duluth?

Dec. 18, 2017
by acstrine

What is the storytelling purpose behind delaying the inevitable outcome of Paul's illness? Did you learn more about Linda in this section? Did it help you understand her part in what happened to Paul? Why?

Dec. 10, 2017
by celiap

Why do you think Linda is fascinated by the relationship of Paul and Patra? Do you think she wishes she had that kind of relationship with her own mother? Or with Patra?

Dec. 09, 2017
by reene

How much did you know about Christian Science before reading this book? If you did know something, is what happened to Paul believable?

Dec. 09, 2017
by joang

What is Linda's motivation behind writing to Mr. Grierson? Why does she care about this teacher? Is it surprising that he writes back, and what does his response reveal about both of them?

Dec. 06, 2017
by reene

"What's the difference between what you believe and what you do?"

Dec. 06, 2017
by reene

Do you adhere to the faith you were raised in? Did you ever experiment with a religion that is out of the mainstream? Has your religious experience changed as you've aged?

Dec. 06, 2017
by JLPen77

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What do you think compels Linda to take the shoes to Lily's house?

Why do you think Linda is interested in what happened between Lily and Mr. Grierson? How do you think Linda feels about Lily's lie and do you think her opinion of Lily changes over the course of the book?

How does it affect you to know that four-year-old Paul is dead before you are introduced to him as a character? Does this change how you understand and take in the events that occur later on?

This book is narrated in a nonlinear fashion. How do you think this structure serve the story that Linda is telling? Why do you think the author chose to tell it this way?

Is the trial the first time Linda realizes what being a Christian Scientist means? Did she think that Leo was totally responsible up until this point? Why does she tell the court that Patra "did nothing" for her son?

In the last chapter, why do you think Linda imagines herself in the scenario with Lily?

Were you surprised when Linda says during the trial that she did not go for help or take Paul to the doctor or call 911? Does it seem that Linda should bear any responsibility in Paul's death?

Linda claims not to know there was something seriously wrong with Paul, but there is obviously something motivating her to continue to check on Paul and Patra. Is she revising her memories? Or is there something else driving her to stay nearby?

How does being members of a former commune affect Linda's parents? How do you think Linda was harmed or helped by her early upbringing?

After she has become a part of Paul and Patra's daily routine, Linda still overstays her welcome some evenings and at one point lingers outside of their house, peering through their windows. Why do you think she keep watching them like this?

How did you feel about Patra and Leo's reaction to his illness? Did you understand their motivation before the reveal that they were Christian Scientists?

When Linda is asked to give a report for school, she chooses the history of wolves. Why do you think Linda chooses this particular topic?

How do you think Linda feels about Leo? Why does she reveal she was watching him the night they spent in Duluth?

Does Linda's interest in Patra differ from her interest in Lily, and if so, in what way? Does Linda seem interested romantically in either of these characters?

During the trial, did it seem odd to you that Leo and Patra avoided speaking with Linda, or looking at her? Did this indicate they know they did something wrong in not saving Paul? Did they seem to feel remorse for his death?

After spending all spring with Patra and Paul dressed as usual for the woods and school, why does Linda take such care in her preparations for the trip to Duluth?

What is the storytelling purpose behind delaying the inevitable outcome of Paul's illness? Did you learn more about Linda in this section? Did it help you understand her part in what happened to Paul? Why?

Why do you think Linda is fascinated by the relationship of Paul and Patra? Do you think she wishes she had that kind of relationship with her own mother? Or with Patra?

How much did you know about Christian Science before reading this book? If you did know something, is what happened to Paul believable?

What is Linda's motivation behind writing to Mr. Grierson? Why does she care about this teacher? Is it surprising that he writes back, and what does his response reveal about both of them?

"What's the difference between what you believe and what you do?"

Do you adhere to the faith you were raised in? Did you ever experiment with a religion that is out of the mainstream? Has your religious experience changed as you've aged?

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Discuss History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund

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