What were the main relationships explored in this book?Monty - Vicky; Dave - Angie - Cheryl; Monty - Dave - Robby - DexterDid the plot pull you in or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book?Some parts of the book dragged for me and I know some of the book club members agreed with me....
Were you able to connect with the main character and why?I think connecting with the characters was a bit difficult because although realistic, their situations seemed so bad and there was no chance of a remedy. Or was there? Did the book description relate to the story?The description was accurate ...
What was the author's purpose or purposes in writing this book?I think he wanted to focus on the fact that some people are able to get help for their addictions while some can’t.What motivates a given character’s actions? Do you think those actions are justified or ethical?Addiction drives them all....
Top 3 things I liked about the setting in this book –The Sanctuary and only this was my favourite setting.Why would you recommend or not recommend this book?I don't think I would really recommend this book to anyone, I know. Just not the people, I associate with.What kind of book is this? List thre...
What are some of the book's themes? How important were they?Addiction, lies, betrayal, manipulation, disease, suicide.If your book was a mystery, tell what the mystery was and how it was solvedWasn't a mystery.Using information from the book about one of the main characters, rewrote the ending of th...
Did anyone in the book do something you did not like? Why?I didn't like any of the stuff the addicts did although I understand that it really does happen.Content (overall theme, idea and setting) –The theme was focused on people whose addictions are far more serious than some people..What did you th...
What problems does one of the characters have, and how does he or she solve it?They are all addicts. They feed their addiction.Favourite character(s) …Robbie was the closest to a favorite.Consider the ending. Did you expect it or were you surprised?Somewhat surprised.Disclosure: I received a review...
List the characters and describe themMonte - Alcoholic and a chemical engineer. He blamed his self for Vicky's death. He wants to drink his self to death. Vicky - Mother of Tommy. Was suppose to be clean, but was doing cocaine. She drown. Dave - Girls volleyball coach. Hooked on meth and alco...
Do you find the characters convincing? Are they believable? CompellingThe characters seem real, but I didn't like reading about their lives.What did the title have to do with the book?Addicts are addicts, but I guess some are more sick than others.What do you think the author was trying to accomplis...
What did you think of the story structure with the past revealed in short chunks? Did you find it effective?The story structure was delivered in chunks because that is how they remember things in their lives.What are some of the major themes of this book?Addiction, lies, denial, pain, suicide.Did y...
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