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The City

A coming-of-age tale of a jazz prodigy finding his way in 1960s New York City.

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Discuss The City by Dean Koontz

Please, read this book!

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Aug. 20, 2014
by joannev

What is your view of first person narratives? How do you feel about Jonah as a narrator?

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Aug. 18, 2014
by rebeccar

From Psycho to Sound of Music

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Aug. 18, 2014
by rebeccar

What did you make of the haikus strewn throughout the novel? Was there one poem in particular that stood out?

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Aug. 18, 2014
by rebeccar

Do you agree with Amalia's view that no one has a right to tell you what you should think about a painting? Are there works that you've found particularly powerful?

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Aug. 18, 2014
by rebeccar

What are your thoughts on fate versus free will?

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Aug. 18, 2014
by rebeccar

How did the music contribute to your reading experience? What music might comprise the score for the movie of your life?

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Aug. 08, 2014
by travelinlibrarian

How did Jonah’s beliefs play out thematically in the book? Did you have any of your own superstitions as a child? Are there any that you still cling to?

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Jul. 28, 2014
by caroln

Did you gain any special insights about the race riots from Jonah's perspective? How did the core values of the characters affect their approach to the riots?

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Jul. 25, 2014
by tyrad

Did you at any time question the validity of a White author speaking as a Black man?

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Jul. 24, 2014
by jww

What made Jonah an optimist? Do you find that your own difficult life experiences make you more optimistic or pessimistic?

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Jul. 22, 2014
by cynthiaa

What are the most important things Jonah learned from his father figures? Have you had a father (or mother) figure in your life that has shaped you? If so, how?

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Jul. 22, 2014
by cynthiaa

How have time and distance affected Jonah’s retelling? Do you find that the more time you are removed from experiences in your own life, your view changes? If so, how?

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Jul. 21, 2014
by joanp

How do Jonah's everyday heroes influence the person he becomes. Do you have your own unsung heroes who've inspired you?

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Jul. 21, 2014
by joanp

What do you make of the theme of the "all-seeing eye"? Have you ever encountered a set of eyes that brought you face-to-face with something you wouldn't have seen otherwise?

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Jul. 21, 2014
by joanp

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