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About the Book Clubs category Book Clubs	0	44	October 14, 2024
Did you enjoy the setting of New York City in the 70s/80s? Do you think the same story would have been possible elsewhere? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	9	23	September 15, 2025
Did you expect the way the narrative was told through such a wide variety of characters? Were there different perspectives you wanted to hear from or return to? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	5	20	September 15, 2025
Nini is forced to return to the United States before she can witness the naming ceremony for an infant. She later learns the child died before the rite could be held. What did you think of her reaction? What lasting impact do you think this had on her? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	4	20	September 15, 2025
Isabel and Elena don’t understand why their mother is so intent on helping her father, even though Steve was never a part of Cara’s life. Why do you suppose Cara felt she needed to support him? What would you have done in her place? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	10	22	September 15, 2025
How does the book explore the role of a person's past in their present and future? Did it make you think about anything in your own past? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	7	16	September 15, 2025
Overall, what did you think of Mercy? (No spoilers in this thread, please!) Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	26	80	September 15, 2025
After Eddie recovers from his overdose he's unsure if Ivan survived the night. Why do you think he never looked for information about his friend? Have you ever done an internet search for someone you haven’t spoken to for decades? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	11	34	September 15, 2025
Which character's life and choices do you relate to the most? Which has stuck with you after finishing the book? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	7	24	September 15, 2025
Were you surprised by the ending? Which characters do and do not receive "mercy"? Do you think the book treats forgiveness as something one has to earn or deserve, or something given freely? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	8	26	September 15, 2025
For what audience would you recommend Mercy? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar style? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	4	14	September 15, 2025
What do you make of Ivan's pivotal choice? Do you understand where he's coming from? What would you have done differently? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	11	25	September 15, 2025
Astrid is sued by her second husband, and at first she fights his claim. After playing Helene, though, she agrees to pay him what he wants without further confrontation. What was it about this role that changed her? Why do you suppose she gave in to him? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	3	17	September 14, 2025
How did you feel about the initial shift to Astrid's point of view? How did it change your understanding of the characters? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	4	12	September 14, 2025
Cara is at the hospital and witnesses Ivan abandoning Eddie. In what ways do you think the scene impacts her over the course of her life? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	4	15	September 14, 2025
Was Anna's father the only reason why Anna felt like a monster? How do you think her mother might have played a role? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	8	19	September 13, 2025
For what audience would you recommend The Hunter’s Daughter? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	9	26	September 13, 2025
What red herrings did you pick up on, either while reading or at the end of the book? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	3	15	September 13, 2025
Who did you suspect of carrying out the murders? Were you surprised at the identity of the guilty party? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	16	53	September 13, 2025
The author has written other books in this form, with each chapter told by a different character, with links embedded. Why would a writer want to do this? Have you read other novels written this way? How is Silber's different? Mercy by Joan Silber Discussion	13	39	September 13, 2025
Dr. Richardson offers Anna the choice to open her memory vault, try to reseal it, or deal with things as they come up (p. 66). Which would you have chosen, if you’d been in Anna’s shoes? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	9	22	September 13, 2025
How much do you think Anna’s mother knew about her husband’s activities? Do you think she felt her daughter was involved? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	8	26	September 13, 2025
Do you think Anna is on her way to healing? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	7	17	September 13, 2025
Veles, also known as Weles or Volos, was widely worshipped throughout Slavik territories around the 10th century. Had you heard of this deity before reading the book? Why do you suppose the author chose to include Veles and not a better-known figure? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	11	26	September 13, 2025
Overall, what did you think of The Hunter’s Daughter? (No spoilers in this thread, please!) The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	16	55	September 13, 2025
Who was protecting Anna from potentially dangerous people? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	7	18	September 13, 2025
Do you think Anna's mother is a bad person? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	12	31	September 13, 2025
Anna’s home is decorated with items she collected, like the skull of an opossum and the bones of a pigeon (p. 28). What did you make of this? Why do you suppose she kept such artifacts? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	8	18	September 12, 2025
Dr. Richardson uses an unconventional way to help Anna tap into her childhood memories. What did you think of this method? Did it help or do harm? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	8	26	September 12, 2025
Strange things happen to Anna throughout the book and there is talk of even stranger things that have gone on before. Did you think there was a logical explanation for everything, or did you believe in the strangeness? The Hunters Daughter by Nicola Solvinic	5	16	September 12, 2025