Book Clubs
From questioning a mother’s instincts to learning more about The Troubles in Northern Ireland, The Good Mother raises themes and issues that are sure to lead to a lively discussion at your next book club.
Discussion starters for The Good Mother
At the beginning did you identify with/ understand Sarah’s need to control everything around her, or did you write her off as an unreliable narrator?
What were your first thoughts when Sarah refused to let Riley take the soccer scholarship?
What is the significance of the title?
Did the ending answer all your questions?
What insights did you gain into The Troubles and life in Northern Ireland today?