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Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley Discussion
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25
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April 21, 2026
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Jane’s decision to divorce Dan comes after discovering text messages between him and another woman. Why do you suppose Dan didn’t tell Jane about his new hobby?
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26
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April 21, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of Jane and Dan at the End of the World? (no spoilers, please!)
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110
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When the terrorists burst in, Jane and Dan respond differently to the ambush—Dan freezes in fear and Jane wants to take action. How do you think you would respond in that situation?
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April 21, 2026
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As Jane gets ready for her anniversary dinner, she contemplates an Instagram influencer while choosing her lipstick (“Change your lipstick, change your life!”). What do you think of this trend? Is there an influencer you follow?
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April 21, 2026
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What plot twist in Jane and Dan surprised you the most?
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69
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April 21, 2026
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Jane struggles with giving up control as her children grow up. If you have children, what has been the most difficult parenting stage you've encountered?
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70
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April 21, 2026
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Have you ever eaten at a restaurant with a Michelin star? Did it live up to the hype? Or do you think you would enjoy that kind of dining experience?
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April 21, 2026
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Jane feels that most “want to believe that the person you are with is good or decent,” but in her heart believes “morality isn’t an absolute; it’s situational.” What’s your opinion of this? Do you agree?
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April 21, 2026
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Were you surprised when Jane revealed she was planning to ask Dan for a divorce at their anniversary dinner? Did you sympathize with her?
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Do you have a favorite character in Jane and Dan at the End of the World? What did you enjoy most about that particular character?
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April 21, 2026
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Sissy, Brick, and Force of Nature essentially get away with their heist. Do you think there should have been bigger consequences for Sissy's actions? Do you think sometimes it's OK to do the wrong thing in order to do the right thing?
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April 21, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Jane and Dan at the End of the World? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
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April 21, 2026
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Jane’s publicist tells her, “Books don’t have to be good to sell. They just need a catchy hook, a good cover, and the most important part – visibility. Once you and your book cover are everywhere, people will buy it.” Do you think this is true?
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April 21, 2026
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Were you surprised by the connection between Jane's book and the terrorists' plans?
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74
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April 21, 2026
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How do you think love changes and evolves over time in a long-term relationship? Do you think Jane and Dan appreciate each other at the start of the book? What marriage advice would you have offered to them?
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52
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April 21, 2026
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When the book opens, Jane is struggling with the state of her marriage along with the monotony and exhaustion of parenting teens. Could you relate to any of the emotions she was feeling?
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April 21, 2026
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Many love stories start at the beginning of a relationship, but Jane and Dan have been married for nineteen years. What important takeaways did you see them learn about maintaining a happy relationship over the course of their night at La Fin du Monde?
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April 21, 2026
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Was there a scene or a quote you highlighted? Why do you suppose it resonated with you?
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April 21, 2026
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Did you think Dan and Jane were on the same page when it came to their parenting? Whose parenting style did you prefer?
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April 21, 2026
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Who do you feel was the villain in the story? Did your perspective change as the story went on?
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April 21, 2026
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Have you read other books by Colleen Oakley? If so, how did they compare?
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