Discuss Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman

What does Roy Hammond's story show us about the nature of evil? Is he a product of his upbringing, or driven by his innate temperament?

Jul. 25, 2022
by kmillerarndt

What makes Joey and Leela so compatible? What enables them to bring out the best in each other? What distinctions did you notice in their personalities and histories?

Jul. 25, 2022
by kmillerarndt

Do you think Marshall's legacy as a healer extended beyond his work as a physician?

Jul. 13, 2022
by kmillerarndt

Do you feel Joey's reactions to divorce are common?

Jul. 13, 2022
by kmillerarndt

What is the effect of seeing the story through Joey's eyes? How might it have been different if Leela or Ruby had narrated this tale?

Jul. 13, 2022
by kmillerarndt

Overall, what do you think of Carolina Moonset? (no spoilers in this topic, please)

Jul. 11, 2022
by joanned

What would you have done with the antique pistol?

Jul. 11, 2022
by joanned

What special qualities did you see in Delphi. What do you think her life might have been like if she had lived longer?

Jul. 10, 2022
by kmillerarndt

Speaking of teenage boys, Joey says "Our vortex of shame is so powerful all our thoughts and deeds get sucked into it, so we share nothing." Do you agree with his take?

Jul. 06, 2022
by kmillerarndt

What does Joey learn about his father's lifelong traits and early experiences? How do you think this information shapes their father-son relationship?

Jul. 05, 2022
by kmillerarndt

How did Ruby and Lawrence endure the tragedies that were inflicted upon them? What kept them connected to their hometown, instead of seeking a new life elsewhere?

Jul. 05, 2022
by kmillerarndt

What does the novel reveal about the full spectrum of love and friendship? How does Virginia's perspective illuminate the diversity of human experience?

Jul. 05, 2022
by kmillerarndt

Did your perceptions of Thomas and Gail shift? Is money the root of their power, or is power the root of their wealth? How does Trip Patterson's fate illustrate the class divisions within their community?

Jul. 01, 2022
by reedr

How does David respond to the anti-Semitism he encounters? Does his role as an attorney offer him more protection compared to other members of his family?

Jul. 01, 2022
by reedr

Have you read any of Matt Goldman’s previous work, and if so, how does this novel compare?

Jun. 20, 2022
by kimk

At the center of the story are multiple murder mysteries. Who did you originally think the perpetrators were and why?

Jun. 19, 2022
by NCjeanne

In what ways does the town of Beaufort itself become a character in the novel?

Jun. 16, 2022
by julieo

Do you think it's true that we care less about others' opinions as we age?

Jun. 11, 2022
by LindaMonaco

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Carolina Moonset

Discuss Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman

What does Roy Hammond's story show us about the nature of evil? Is he a product of his upbringing, or driven by his innate temperament?

What makes Joey and Leela so compatible? What enables them to bring out the best in each other? What distinctions did you notice in their personalities and histories?

Do you think Marshall's legacy as a healer extended beyond his work as a physician?

Do you feel Joey's reactions to divorce are common?

What is the effect of seeing the story through Joey's eyes? How might it have been different if Leela or Ruby had narrated this tale?

Overall, what do you think of Carolina Moonset? (no spoilers in this topic, please)

What would you have done with the antique pistol?

What special qualities did you see in Delphi. What do you think her life might have been like if she had lived longer?

Speaking of teenage boys, Joey says "Our vortex of shame is so powerful all our thoughts and deeds get sucked into it, so we share nothing." Do you agree with his take?

What does Joey learn about his father's lifelong traits and early experiences? How do you think this information shapes their father-son relationship?

How did Ruby and Lawrence endure the tragedies that were inflicted upon them? What kept them connected to their hometown, instead of seeking a new life elsewhere?

What does the novel reveal about the full spectrum of love and friendship? How does Virginia's perspective illuminate the diversity of human experience?

Did your perceptions of Thomas and Gail shift? Is money the root of their power, or is power the root of their wealth? How does Trip Patterson's fate illustrate the class divisions within their community?

How does David respond to the anti-Semitism he encounters? Does his role as an attorney offer him more protection compared to other members of his family?

Have you read any of Matt Goldman’s previous work, and if so, how does this novel compare?

At the center of the story are multiple murder mysteries. Who did you originally think the perpetrators were and why?

In what ways does the town of Beaufort itself become a character in the novel?

Do you think it's true that we care less about others' opinions as we age?

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Discuss Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman

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