Topic 1

What is Katherine’s view of sex? Her mother’s? Her grandmother’s? What is Jamie’s view of sex? Do they all view sex in the same way? Is Katherine right in thinking that that her generation is more open about sex and more liberated?

Topic 2

What is Katherine’s view of death? Does she explain her view? What is Artie’s view of life and death? How does Artie’s view compare with Katherine’s? Why do you think Artie holds the view he does?

Topic 3

How are gender roles portrayed in the book? Compare the relationships of Katherine’s grandma and grandpa, her mother and father, and her and Michael. Are there any significant differences? What do Katherine’s grandmother and mother have to say about the change in gender roles?

Topic 4

Does Michael seem to respect Katherine? In what ways does he...