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- The story starts off in 1981 and jumps back to 1940 and then
moves to 1950 for a good chunk before finishing back in the ’80s.
What did you think about this story structure and different time
periods when it comes to story flow?
- Let’s evaluate Juliet in the time different time periods and how
she grew and evolved. What surprised you the most about her?
- Which story lines were you most engaged with and why?
- Why do you think Juliet lied so much in her interview with
Morton? Why do you think they hired her?
- Let’s talk about Juliet’s dynamic with Perry. She obviously was
in lust with him while he had other interests in mind, however, he
still cared for her just not in the way she wanted. How did this
showcase her naivety?
- And on the other hand, Juliet is very capable with her
transcribing skills and is asked to go undercover. Why do you think
Juliet was so skilled at being undercover?
- Now let’s focus on Godfrey, a complicated figure in many ways.
He’s a spy but he seems fond of the British Fascist sympathizers,
despite their beliefs. Why? What does that represent about human
nature?
- When Juliet is in the 1950s, she’s working at the BBC. Why was
this a logical transition for her?
- As she starts to receive threatening messages, who did you think
at first it was from?
- Why did Godfrey run away from her?
- Let’s talk about the Dolly scene toward the end.
- There’s a line toward the end when Mr ‘Fisher’ says "nothing is
as simple as it looks." What did that mean within the context of
this book?
- What surprised you the most about the ending and the reveal of
Juliet as a double agent?
- How does this novel show that history is doomed to repeat
itself?
- A key aspect of the book is about living with the choices we
make. Once choice brings us down one road while the other one a
different road. How does that relate to your own life?
- If there is anything that confused you about the story, let’s
now take the time to discuss it.
* Some questions from Book
Club Chat.
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