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1. Gingko leaves and trees show up many times
during the course of the novel-during the opening scene and when David
and Marilyn first fall in love, just to name a couple. How do gingkoes
function as a symbol in the book? What do they represent?
2. Who is your favorite character in the novel? Who are you most similar
to?
3. By the end of The Most Fun We Ever Had, we've seen decades of David
and Marilyn's marriage unfold through many ups and downs. What do you
see as the key to their successful and enduring marriage?
4. Do you think the way Wendy surprised Violet with Jonah was ethical?
Do you think Violet's reaction was warranted?
5. Were you surprised by Violet's secret that gets revealed toward the
end of the novel? How would you react if you were Wendy?
6. Many readers share that reading The Most Fun We Ever Had was an
emotional experience. What was the most emotional scene for you to read?
Why?
7. The narration switches between the perspective of each family member
throughout the course of the book. What did this style add to the novel
as a whole? How would the book be different if the author only focused
on one character?
8. The book starts and ends with Marilyn's perspective. Why do you think
the author made this choice?
9. In what ways is the Sorenson family like your own family?
10. What did you think about the book's ending? What do you think will
happen to the Sorenson family after the book ends?
11. What other books, movies, and TV shows does this novel remind you
of?
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