BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS: My Perfect Sister

SEPTEMBER 2020 BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS

 

Welcome to the book club questions for My Perfect Sister by Penny Batchelor. These were taken from the back of Penny's book.

 

DAY 1

At the beginning of the novel, how justified do you think Annie is to hold a grudge?

 

DAY 2

Mental Health is a key theme. How does Diana’s experience in the 1980s compare with the present day?

 

DAY 3

How does Annie’s character change throughout the novel, and why?

 

DAY 4

To what extent do you think Annie’s financial circumstances contribute to her choices?

 

DAY 5

Gemma and Annie had different experiences of school. Are school days the best years of your life?

 

DAY 6

What could Diana and Frank have done to be better parents?

 

DAY 7

What was your impression of Gareth? Should Annie have forgiven him for his teenage actions?

 

DAY 8

Why does Priti tell Annie not to read the letter?

 

DAY 9

How culpable do you think Reg is?

 

DAY 10

Does Abbie hold any responsibility for what happened to Gemma?