What do you think of the author's bizarre use of language throughout the novel? Either defend this or object to it, giving some reasons for doing so.

Do you think this book is really a novel despite its lack of clear plot? Defend your answer.

Why does the author refer to Sampatrick and the Patholics?

Did you find this funny?

Do you get the impression from the book summary that you would actually like to read the book yourself? Why or why not?

Do you think this book is a real novel? Defend your answer.

What is your favorite part of the novel?

Do you think it matters that the chapters did not have names?

What makes this a twentieth century novel?

How important is it that the author is an Irishman? Give 3 reasons.