Reel

If you were to ask Kennedy Ryan a question about the book, what would it be?

Kennedy Ryan crafted a unique structure for this book. How did you feel about the intertwining of the novel and the movie script? Past and present? How did this enhance or detract from the reading/listening experience?

What did you like most about the book? What did you like the least?

Were there any quotes (or passages) that stood out to you? Why?

Which character or moment prompted the strongest emotional reaction for you? Why?

Were there times you disagreed with Canon’s or Neevah’s actions? What would you have done differently?

Were there any plot twists that you loved? Disliked?

Neevah and her sister, Terry, have a complicated relationship. How did you feel about its evolution throughout the book?

Canon aims to amplify Black voices with his work. Take some time to have a look at real historical figures whose achievements have been miscredited or overlooked in the past (website)

What specific themes does Kennedy Ryan explore throughout this novel?

How does Neevah Saint grow and change throughout the story? How is her personality and confidence impacted as the story evolves?

In what ways does this book hold a mirror to societal issues?

Even though this book is classified as fiction, there is a lot that is grounded in reality. Did anything surprise you?