I will try to avoid spoilers, but I've waited long enough that I feel people will have gotten through the book and may be ready to flip back and reflect...
1. Thoughts on Elle: what did you like about her? What did you think of her brand of 'submission'? 2. Elle's obsession with Dan in the beginning of the story- do you relate? 3. The scene on the bus, coming home from work during the anticipation, is this realistic? Any "in public" stories to share? 4. Is Dan a Dominant? 5. What do you feel the purpose of Gavin's character is? 6. Receiving bad news- where were you when you received memorable bad news? 7. Attending a funeral with a date- okay or weird? 8. On page 67, Elle has a difficult conversation with her mother and immediately turns around to visit Dan... in the raincoat. What were your thoughts on that transition? 9. How do relationships with our parents shape us? How do you think it contributes to feelings about sex and relationships? 10. In several books there are scenes where a character is drunk and is being somehow cared for. Why do authors use this mechanic? 11. What's the longest you've gone? 12. #78- are you higher or lower? 13. Sharing the stories from your past- have you ever shared the Big One in all its gory detail?
If anyone else has questions or ideas to discuss, please bring them along!
1. Thoughts on Elle: what did you like about her? What did you think of her brand of 'submission'?
2. Elle's obsession with Dan in the beginning of the story- do you relate?
3. The scene on the bus, coming home from work during the anticipation, is this realistic? Any "in public" stories to share?
4. Is Dan a Dominant?
5. What do you feel the purpose of Gavin's character is?
6. Receiving bad news- where were you when you received memorable bad news?
7. Attending a funeral with a date- okay or weird?
8. On page 67, Elle has a difficult conversation with her mother and immediately turns around to visit Dan... in the raincoat. What were your thoughts on that transition?
9. How do relationships with our parents shape us? How do you think it contributes to feelings about sex and relationships?
10. In several books there are scenes where a character is drunk and is being somehow cared for. Why do authors use this mechanic?
11. What's the longest you've gone?
12. #78- are you higher or lower?
13. Sharing the stories from your past- have you ever shared the Big One in all its gory detail?
If anyone else has questions or ideas to discuss, please bring them along!