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.

Cover of the book titled 'The Good Mother' by Rae Cairns, featuring a silhouette of a woman running on a misty green foggy road with trees on the sides.

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?

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