Rejection

These book club questions are from the publisher, HarperCollins Publishers.

Book club questions for Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

What themes of identity and belonging resonate most strongly throughout the book?

How does technology influence the way characters experience connection and disconnection?

Discuss how the author explores authenticity across different characters and situations.

What do you make of the various narrative styles used throughout the collection?

Several characters struggle with feeling isolated. What commentary might this make about modern relationships?

How does the author address intersections of race, gender and sexuality in the narrative?

What role does humour play in the book? How does it serve the larger themes?

How do the literary techniques employed contribute to your understanding of the stories?

What different forms of acceptance do characters seek throughout the book?

Discuss how characters navigate the line between authenticity and performance.

How do different cultural and social backgrounds influence characters' perspectives?

What observations does the book make about power dynamics in relationships?

What insights does the book offer about modern dating and relationships?

Which narrative format did you find most effective in conveying the book's themes?

What does the book suggest about human connection in contemporary society?

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