Wednesday 4 February 2015

The Cuckoo's Calling - Questions

Hello everyone,

I hope you’ve all been enjoying this months book and that you’ve all replied to me to let me know whether you’re coming to the meal after book club this month.

Here are some questions for you to think about while you’re reading:

-    Good mystery writing leads readers astray with red-herrings. Who were you first suspicious of?
-    Were you surprised by the ending or did you figure it out ahead of time? If you figured it out ahead of time what was your biggest clue? If you were surprised who did you think was the murderer and why?
-    Using a hard-bitten investigator assisted by an young, ambitious "Girl Friday" is a classic detective-story trope. What do you think of Robin Ellacott? What does her character bring to the story?
-    JK Rowling is most known for the Harry Potter series. Some writers venture outside their notable genre and do not do as well while others have wild success. Which do you think this was for JK Rowling? Did this book live up to your expectation? Would you read other mysteries by her?

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