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Missing Pieces
Missing Pieces, a semi-finalist in the 2019 Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize for Fiction, is a suspense novel set in 1998 Croatia. At its core it is a story of survival, reminiscent of the novels of Eric Ambler where the protagonist, who appears at first to be relatively ordinary, is drawn into a mystery she only barely comprehends. The amateur, thrown into the right circumstances, can react with imagination and courage in equal measure, to beat the professionals at their own game.
These discussion questions were provided by the publisher, DartFrog Books.
Book club questions for Missing Pieces by Thomas De Angelo
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
The setting of 1998 Croatia is crucial to this novel of survival. In essence, 1998 was a year of transition for Croatia, marked by the ongoing effects of the Croatian War of 1991-1995. Did you find any other themes that the author focused on?
This novel centered on a real-world issue of 1998. Can you see any comparisons to world issues of today?
What emotions did the novel evoke for you?
Is there a question you would ask the author about the book?
Some reviewers have compared the author’s writing to Eric Ambler who is considered the inventor of the modern suspense novel. Do you agree?
Which characters did you find likable or unlikable, and why?
How did the main character evolve throughout the story?
What was your initial theory about the characters and the major plot twist?
How effective were the author's use of red herrings and plot twists in keeping you guessing?
What clues did you notice throughout the book that led to the final reveal?
Missing Pieces Book Club Questions PDF
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