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Discussion Name 2015 Book Club Discussions
Topic Name The Wonders by Paddy O'Reilly
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The Wonders


"A surreal and exotic thing, a finely wrought interrogation of the ways we ...
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Questions for The Author

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Mar. 02, 2015
by JoannaM

Kathryn's death

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Apr. 13, 2015
by Lindsay

How far would you go to be accepted by the "in" crowd? Is it worth it when you go beyond your normal level of bending to be accepted?

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Mar. 20, 2015
by donnac

What do you think O'Reilly means when she calls Kathryn "a wonder of the consciousness"?

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Mar. 14, 2015
by donnac

Why do we follow the exploits of celebrities?

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Mar. 12, 2015
by AubLibDir

Do you think the reality shows on television today make freaks out of normal people?

6

Mar. 12, 2015
by AubLibDir

What parallels can you see in The Wonders and The Wizard of Oz? What other parallels can you make with Christos, Kathryn and Rhona?

2

Mar. 11, 2015
by Suzanne

Why do the disability activists take issue with the Wonders?

9

Mar. 10, 2015
by rebeccar

According to O'Reilly's research, some of the procedures in the world she has created are not far off from what some people already undergo. What do you think will happen with medical technology in the future?

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Mar. 10, 2015
by rebeccar

Were you surprised by any of the rumors that the Wonders found themselves subjected to? If so, which ones and why?

2

Mar. 04, 2015
by AubLibDir

How has the internet changed the way we present ourselves?

9

Mar. 03, 2015
by jww

Take-away

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Mar. 02, 2015
by donnac

Consider how in today's world some animals are used for scientific research and commercial product testing, and yet others are our beloved pets. What are your thoughts on our treatment of animals?

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Mar. 01, 2015
by deeh

Unusual

10

Mar. 01, 2015
by deeh

How would you feel and what would you do if you knew you didn't have much time left to live?

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Mar. 01, 2015
by deeh

Why have body modifications, such as tattoos and piercings and implants, become so popular?

17

Mar. 01, 2015
by deeh

Fame

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Feb. 22, 2015
by pauj

Are Leon, Christos and Kathryn typically normal? How do you define normal?

8

Feb. 19, 2015
by asha

Do you think the Wonders function as a family? Explain your reasons.

9

Feb. 18, 2015
by rebeccar

We all remember high school. Were you ever made to feel like a freak? What did you do about it?

2

Feb. 18, 2015
by rebeccar

The novel explores many ways in which we look at each other. Why do you think that the public is so interested in looking at the Wonders? Were you surprised by their daily lives given their notoriety?

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Feb. 17, 2015
by carolec

Why do you think Leon agrees to travel to Melbourne to meet with Rhona? What do you think he expects from their first meeting? What is so different about Rhona and the possibilities she offers him?

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Feb. 17, 2015
by amberb

Why do you think Kathryn is treated differently because she's a woman?

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Feb. 16, 2015
by donnac

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