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About the The Vanishing Place by Zoë Rankin category
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June 10, 2026
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Was Effie's dad right to hide the truth for so many years?
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October 2, 2026
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When Effie first arrives back at the hut, what did you guess happened there?
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September 18, 2026
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What does Anya do that surprised you or that, by adult standards, felt illogical?
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September 18, 2026
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Do you think Effie will stay in New Zealand or return to Scotland? Why?
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September 18, 2026
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Did your feelings toward Effie's father change over the course of the book, and if so, how?
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September 18, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of The Vanishing Place? (No spoilers in this topic, please.)
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September 18, 2026
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Why do you think the author chose to begin adult Effie’s story stranded on a Scottish mountain? What does this scene illustrate about her character?
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September 18, 2026
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Effie and Lewis are still drawn to each other after years apart. In your own experience, is first love stronger than more mature love?
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September 18, 2026
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Did the descriptions of the bush make you want to go there or scare you off?
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September 17, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend The Vanishing Place? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
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August 25, 2026
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Effie is obviously hesitant to return to New Zealand, so why does she go? Have you ever felt compelled to do something you dreaded?
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August 25, 2026
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What echoes of young Effie do you see in her as an adult?
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August 25, 2026
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How did the last lines make you feel? Did they make you keep thinking about what would happen next for the characters?
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August 25, 2026
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There is a powerful pull on each character to return to their place of origin. Have you felt such a pull in your own life?
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August 25, 2026
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For the most part, technology doesn't intrude on the characters' lives. Does that strike you as appealing?
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August 25, 2026
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Should Effie trust in Lewis more and accept his help, or would that undermine her own strength? Are you frustrated by her self-reliance, or do you feel sympathetic toward her?
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August 25, 2026
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Did learning about Adam's childhood affect the way you felt about him? To what extent are we responsible for our adult actions, and how much is an unavoidable consequence of our childhood?
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August 19, 2026
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Children view the world differently than adults. They place an importance on different things and interpret situations differently. In which moments do you get a sense that Anya is seeing a different world than the adults around her?
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August 19, 2026
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Which scene in The Vanishing Place was your favorite? Were there any passages or quotes you highlighted, and if so, which ones?
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August 19, 2026
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Why do you think Anya goes to the bridge? What is she so frightened of?
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August 19, 2026
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