A Botanical Daughter

The bond between Gregor and Simon is a complex one. Discuss the nature of their relationship and how it shapes their decisions throughout the story. Did you find their dynamic sympathetic? How does their dynamic change with the arrival of Chloe?

The novel was compared to the writing of Oscar Wilde and Mary Shelley. From your knowledge of their writing, whether you have read their work or are only vaguely aware of it, what did you make of this comparison? Did you agree or disagree?

How does the novel portray the relationship between faith and science? Do the characters see these concepts as conflicting, or can they coexist?

Bonus Question: If you had the opportunity to touch a mossy clitoris, would you?