Saoirse Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

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Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise

Saoirse

A Novel

by Charleen Hurtubise
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  • Feb 24, 2026, 256 pages
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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, Women's Rights in Ireland and our BookBrowse Review of Saoirse.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

  1. How does the name Saoirse — meaning "freedom" — reflect the protagonist's emotional journey? What do you think freedom really means for Saoirse?
  2. What do you think the book suggests about the possibility (or impossibility) of truly starting over?
  3. Did you sympathize with Sarah's choice to assume the identity of Saoirse to escape her dangerous life in the U.S.? Is what she did justifiable?
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  1. How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
  2. What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
  3. Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?


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.

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Beyond the Book:
  Women's Rights in Ireland

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