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The Weight of Blood

"Leaves the reader breathless and wanting more." - Amy Greene, author of ...

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Discuss The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh

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Mar. 16, 2014
by SarahD451

In which ways do you think the female characters were stronger than the men?

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Apr. 15, 2014
by melindaw

What was Crete going to do? What had he done?

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Apr. 15, 2014
by melindaw

Do you think Lucy will be able to walk away from her ghosts? Do you think it's possible to truly put away the past?

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Apr. 15, 2014
by melindaw

Both Lila and Cheri were treated poorly by the people of Henbane. What was it about them that made them easy targets and did superstition play a role?

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Apr. 15, 2014
by melindaw

What do you think about Ransome? Do you agree with her actions? Could she have done more to help Lila?

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Apr. 11, 2014
by lour

Why did the town turn a blind eye to Crete?

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Mar. 29, 2014
by janen

Why do you think Carl was so loyal to Crete?

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Mar. 29, 2014
by lizc

Did you find the multiple-voice narrative effective?

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Mar. 29, 2014
by lizc

Was Lucy a good friend ot Cheri?

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Mar. 29, 2014
by lizc

What is the significance of the necklace that Lucy carries throughout the novel?

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Mar. 25, 2014
by cynthiaa

Did anything about the book's plot surprise you?

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Mar. 22, 2014
by rebeccak

How would you describe The Weight of Blood to a friend?

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Mar. 22, 2014
by rebeccak

What role does the setting play in "The Weight of Blood"?

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Mar. 19, 2014
by nank

If you were Carl, how would you have handled your relationship with Crete?

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Mar. 18, 2014
by cherylk

How did Carl change after Lila disappeared?

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Mar. 18, 2014
by cherylk

How do you think Lucy's resemblance to her mother helped or hurt her?

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Mar. 18, 2014
by dianem

What did you think of the way Lila reacted to Crete?

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Mar. 18, 2014
by cherylk

What does the novel have to say about "blood" and the meaning of family? How do you interpret the title and did that interpretation change as you read?

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Mar. 18, 2014
by dorothyl

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