Holiday+Novel+Questions

**__Holiday Novel Questions - February 7th__**

 * What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story?
 * What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the novel? What do you think he or she is trying to get across to the reader?
 * Do the characters seem real and believable? Can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know?
 * How do characters change or evolve throughout the course of the story? What events trigger such changes?
 * In what ways do the events in the books reveal evidence of the author's world view?
 * Did certain parts of the book make you uncomfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life you might not have thought about before?