Discuss The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris

Arie calls Fenna a coward for leaving him when they were in their twenties. Do you agree with his assessment?

Oct. 24, 2022
by K Bosman

What are the roots of Ingrid's hostility to Fenna? Were you ever falsely accused of an action when you were a child, and if so, how did you handle it?

Oct. 24, 2022
by JHSiess

Did you largely agree or disagree with Fenna's decisions? What about Arie's?

Oct. 24, 2022
by JHSiess

Arie made the impossible choice between betraying his fellow soldiers or protecting his niece. Or was it an impossible choice?

Oct. 24, 2022
by JHSiess

Several objects throughout the story help forge lasting bonds between characters. Which item was your favorite? Likewise, which possessions in your own life carry deep sentimental value?

Oct. 24, 2022
by JHSiess

What did you think of the saying "where two religions share a pillow, the Devil sleeps between."

Oct. 19, 2022
by DebbieLeeB

The toy that Fenna and Aire shared did not get lost as they grew. What are your thoughts on why the author used a toy in this manner?

Oct. 19, 2022
by DebbieLeeB

Was Fenns parachuting into Holland realistic or true?

Oct. 17, 2022
by janett

The Ways We Hide highlights myriad pieces of history. Which among them fascinated and/or surprised you most?

Oct. 16, 2022
by reene

Fenn's escape from Holland was quite dramatic? Did you see similarities to more modern events?

Oct. 12, 2022
by smallino

How did the Author's Note affect your opinion of the book?

Oct. 11, 2022
by reene

Were you familiar with MI9 prior to reading this book? Which gadgets did you enjoy learning about most?

Oct. 03, 2022
by reene

Fenna felt she was insulated by her Dutch community. In what ways did you believe this helped or hurt her? If you were raised in an immigrant community what did you think of the experience?

Oct. 02, 2022
by smallino

Do you think the strike improved conditions at the mine? Why do you think Fenna's father stayed when so many others left?

Sep. 29, 2022
by reene

Overall, what do you think of The Ways We Hide? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

Sep. 29, 2022
by joannev

The novel starts with Fenna's stage partner Charles trying to "improve" one of the tricks she designed. What did you think of this?

Sep. 29, 2022
by joannev

Arie tells Fenna, "You always do as you please, regardless of what I think or feel." Do you think this is true? In what ways does this trait play out throughout the novel?

Sep. 26, 2022
by Navy Mom

Were you aware of Harry Houdini's acting career as well as his fame as an escape artist? What do you think of his acts of derring-do?

Sep. 26, 2022
by Navy Mom

How would you have responded to believing someone in your life was a spy?

Sep. 22, 2022
by JHSiess

Do you find the comparison to "literary Advil" apt? Do you read historical fiction primarily for the story or the history behind it?

Sep. 21, 2022
by barbf

Decision made with Charles

Sep. 20, 2022
by susanr

Did your impression of the child on the cover change by the novel's end? What about the title? What meanings do you think the title holds throughout the story?

Sep. 19, 2022
by joannej

In what ways do you think the stampede on Christmas Eve shaped Fenna's life? What childhood experience(s) most altered your own life?

Sep. 17, 2022
by susanr

Let's discuss the theme of suffocating which is repeated through the story.

Sep. 15, 2022
by smallino

Why do you think Arie did not tell Fenna in person that they were moving away? Did you have a friend when you were a child that moved, or that you moved away from?

Sep. 14, 2022
by gerrieb

What did you think of Fenna and Arie's relationship? Is there anyone in your life about whom you feel similarly?

Sep. 11, 2022
by kimk

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The Ways We Hide

Discuss The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris

Arie calls Fenna a coward for leaving him when they were in their twenties. Do you agree with his assessment?

What are the roots of Ingrid's hostility to Fenna? Were you ever falsely accused of an action when you were a child, and if so, how did you handle it?

Did you largely agree or disagree with Fenna's decisions? What about Arie's?

Arie made the impossible choice between betraying his fellow soldiers or protecting his niece. Or was it an impossible choice?

Several objects throughout the story help forge lasting bonds between characters. Which item was your favorite? Likewise, which possessions in your own life carry deep sentimental value?

What did you think of the saying "where two religions share a pillow, the Devil sleeps between."

The toy that Fenna and Aire shared did not get lost as they grew. What are your thoughts on why the author used a toy in this manner?

Was Fenns parachuting into Holland realistic or true?

The Ways We Hide highlights myriad pieces of history. Which among them fascinated and/or surprised you most?

Fenn's escape from Holland was quite dramatic? Did you see similarities to more modern events?

How did the Author's Note affect your opinion of the book?

Were you familiar with MI9 prior to reading this book? Which gadgets did you enjoy learning about most?

Fenna felt she was insulated by her Dutch community. In what ways did you believe this helped or hurt her? If you were raised in an immigrant community what did you think of the experience?

Do you think the strike improved conditions at the mine? Why do you think Fenna's father stayed when so many others left?

Overall, what do you think of The Ways We Hide? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

The novel starts with Fenna's stage partner Charles trying to "improve" one of the tricks she designed. What did you think of this?

Arie tells Fenna, "You always do as you please, regardless of what I think or feel." Do you think this is true? In what ways does this trait play out throughout the novel?

Were you aware of Harry Houdini's acting career as well as his fame as an escape artist? What do you think of his acts of derring-do?

How would you have responded to believing someone in your life was a spy?

Do you find the comparison to "literary Advil" apt? Do you read historical fiction primarily for the story or the history behind it?

Decision made with Charles

Did your impression of the child on the cover change by the novel's end? What about the title? What meanings do you think the title holds throughout the story?

In what ways do you think the stampede on Christmas Eve shaped Fenna's life? What childhood experience(s) most altered your own life?

Let's discuss the theme of suffocating which is repeated through the story.

Why do you think Arie did not tell Fenna in person that they were moving away? Did you have a friend when you were a child that moved, or that you moved away from?

What did you think of Fenna and Arie's relationship? Is there anyone in your life about whom you feel similarly?

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Discuss The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris

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