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July and Everything After
On the eve of Maya's 22nd birthday, civil war breaks out in Sri Lanka. During what will become known as "Black July," Maya is targeted and attacked in the organized massacres and pogroms against Tamil minorities, and she barely escapes the genocidal chaos.
Haunted by the horrors she witnessed, Maya returns to the US and tries to rally a diverse group of allies to help expose the atrocities in her birth country, among them her Norwegian-American best friend, a magnanimous Catholic nun, and a gifted young man from her past.
Bent on justice, Maya isn't prepared for the unexpected twists and turns and confrontations with a nemesis that will test her resolve. As the war and humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka intensify, so does Maya's disillusionment with herself and realization that a mysterious mentor whose wisdom she once ignored holds the key to her future.
Fans of Paolo Coelho, Vaddey Ratner, and Khaled Hosseini will be captivated by July and Everything After, a modern tale of resilience and transformation against extraordinary odds, genocide, and war.
This discussion guide was shared and sponsored in partnership with DartFrog Books.
Book club questions for July and Everything After by Allie Nava
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
What surprised you most about the story and journey in July and Everything After? Why?
What were the main themes or messages of the book, and how did they relate to the story?
What were some of your favorite scenes from the book, and why did they stand out to you? How did the concept of “place” factor into the story?
Which character did you find the most complex or intriguing, and why?
What was the most memorable or shocking scene or twist in the story, and why?
Did this book teach you anything about yourself or others?
How did you feel about the ending? Was it satisfying or did you want more?
July and Everything After Book Club Questions PDF
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