Get a Life, Chloe Brown

Talk about Chloe's life before she had her near death experience. Then consider her list: what do you think of it? Why does she make it? Why do you think she chose the items she chose?

Have you ever had a list similar to Chloe's, if not so concrete as hers, then at least some vaguely unformed ideas of what your life could be… but isn't? We also call the lists "bucket lists," which many of us have. What's on yours?

What keeps Chloe and Red apart at first; then, when they finally meet face-to-face while rescuing a cat, what draws them together? How do their opinions of one another change once they get to know one another and spend more time together?

How is Red’s relationship with Chloe not only healthier than his previous relationship, but a safe space for him to heal and grow?

How has Chloe's fibromyalgia affected her life? Do you know anyone, or perhaps yourself, who has fibromyalgia? What challenges does the disease impose on those inflicted with it? Consider, especially the lack of knowledge, and sometimes the complete dismissal, on the part of medical professionals.

What do you think of all the friends and lovers (e.g., Henry) who deserted Chloe? Given the lack of a specific diagnosis, and the diseases, had you been her friend, would you have stuck by her or might you have considered her a tiresome hypochondriac or attention seeker?

There are sequel books featuring Chloe’s sisters, Dani and Eve. Do you plan to read those books? Do you have any predictions about them?

If you were going to cast a movie or TV adaptation of “Get A Life, Chloe Brown,” who would you cast in the lead roles?