Saint X Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Book Club Discussion Questions

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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, Caribbean Immigration to the United States and our BookBrowse Review of Saint X.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

1. What does the island setting contribute to the story? What about the juxtaposition of New York City?
2. What do you think Claire's habit of writing words in the air with her finger demonstrates about her?
3. What's the symbolism of Faraway Cay and the woman with hooves for feet? What does that mythology add to the story?

Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of Celadon. Any page references refer to a USA edition of the book, usually the trade paperback version, and may vary in other editions.