Discuss All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

All the Lonely People overflows with poignant moments. Pick one that was the saddest or heartbreaking for you.

Oct. 03, 2022
by millicentg

Words to live by

Oct. 03, 2022
by millicentg

If you could start a movement in your community, what would it be? And why?

Oct. 03, 2022
by millicentg

Why do you think Hubert chooses the moment he does to try to increase his social circle? As adults, it can be very difficult to form new friendships, why do you suppose this is?

Sep. 15, 2022
by ErinJ

Hubert has a difficult relationship with his son. What caused David to turn to drugs and could Hubert have handled the situation differently?

Sep. 15, 2022
by CarolRS

Hubert tells Ashleigh his mother said "The good Lord gave us all different talents." What were Hubert's talents? What were Ashley's?

Sep. 14, 2022
by dorisk

Hubert often tells lies (such as when he first meets Jan). Why do you suppose he defaults to untruths?

Sep. 14, 2022
by dorisk

Who would you cast as Hubert if a movie was in the works?

Sep. 09, 2022
by gvieth

To Hubert, his family was everything and he was willing to do anything for them. What does family mean to you?

Sep. 04, 2022
by cathyoc

Are there things non-immigrants can be aware of or do today to help immigrants transition to life in a new country?

Sep. 02, 2022
by viquig

Gus’s descent into loneliness took on a dramatically different form than Hubert's. Why do you think Gus found himself living like he did?

Aug. 31, 2022
by kathleenq

Hubert crafts an exciting lifestyle for himself in a notebook instead of going out and living it. Why do you feel he does this?

Aug. 31, 2022
by kathleenq

The book's epigraph is a sentence from The Great Gatsby. What do you think of this quote? Why do you suppose the author chose it?

Aug. 31, 2022
by kathleenq

Is there one character that you felt dealt with their own tragedies better than the others? If you wish, share a time when you felt like giving up, but your friends and family helped you find your joy again.

Aug. 29, 2022
by kdowney25

Why do you suppose Hubert grieves by himself. Was this the right choice for him? What are different ways of grieving and what kind of support do people need?

Aug. 26, 2022
by Tired Bookreader

Hubert had the strength to not allow the color of his skin to dictate his life. How do you think he developed this strength? Have you ever defied someone else's expectations or prejudices to pursue what makes you happy?

Aug. 26, 2022
by Tired Bookreader

Joyce stood up against racism to be with Hubert. What does that tell you about who Joyce is as a person and her values in life?

Aug. 26, 2022
by cathyoc

What nudged Hubert to leave his loneliness behind? What have you reluctantly done that resulted in an unexpected joy?

Aug. 24, 2022
by Patricia Ann

Ashley makes a leap of faith by setting out on her own to raise her daughter. What hardships did she encounter? What kind of strength does it take to create the type of life you want while raising a child?

Aug. 24, 2022
by margiec

What moments of obvious and subtle racism did Hubert have to overcome? Which of these barriers would he still encounter today? Are there some that have abated?

Aug. 23, 2022
by terriej

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All the Lonely People

Discuss All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

Did the plot twist about Hubert's daughter surprise you?

What did you think of the last chapter?

Overall, what do you think of All the Lonely People? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

All the Lonely People overflows with poignant moments. Pick one that was the saddest or heartbreaking for you.

Words to live by

If you could start a movement in your community, what would it be? And why?

Why do you think Hubert chooses the moment he does to try to increase his social circle? As adults, it can be very difficult to form new friendships, why do you suppose this is?

Hubert has a difficult relationship with his son. What caused David to turn to drugs and could Hubert have handled the situation differently?

Hubert tells Ashleigh his mother said "The good Lord gave us all different talents." What were Hubert's talents? What were Ashley's?

Hubert often tells lies (such as when he first meets Jan). Why do you suppose he defaults to untruths?

Who would you cast as Hubert if a movie was in the works?

To Hubert, his family was everything and he was willing to do anything for them. What does family mean to you?

Are there things non-immigrants can be aware of or do today to help immigrants transition to life in a new country?

Gus’s descent into loneliness took on a dramatically different form than Hubert's. Why do you think Gus found himself living like he did?

Hubert crafts an exciting lifestyle for himself in a notebook instead of going out and living it. Why do you feel he does this?

The book's epigraph is a sentence from The Great Gatsby. What do you think of this quote? Why do you suppose the author chose it?

Is there one character that you felt dealt with their own tragedies better than the others? If you wish, share a time when you felt like giving up, but your friends and family helped you find your joy again.

Why do you suppose Hubert grieves by himself. Was this the right choice for him? What are different ways of grieving and what kind of support do people need?

Hubert had the strength to not allow the color of his skin to dictate his life. How do you think he developed this strength? Have you ever defied someone else's expectations or prejudices to pursue what makes you happy?

Joyce stood up against racism to be with Hubert. What does that tell you about who Joyce is as a person and her values in life?

What nudged Hubert to leave his loneliness behind? What have you reluctantly done that resulted in an unexpected joy?

Ashley makes a leap of faith by setting out on her own to raise her daughter. What hardships did she encounter? What kind of strength does it take to create the type of life you want while raising a child?

What moments of obvious and subtle racism did Hubert have to overcome? Which of these barriers would he still encounter today? Are there some that have abated?

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