The Mad Wife

Did you enjoy this book's mix of historical fiction and suspense?

Discuss the 1950s suburban setting. How did the setting shape Lulu as a character, and your impression of her?

Are you a mother? Can you relate at all to the pressure that Lulu feels as a mother?

Talk about Lulu and her neighbor Bitsy's relationship. Why is Lulu initially both drawn to and unsettled by Bitsy?

This book features a doozy of a plot twist. Were you surprised by it?

What did you initially think of Lulu's husband Henry? How did Lulu's feelings towards him change? How did your own personal impression of him change?

Talk about the ending. Did you find it satisfying? What do you think the future holds for Lulu and her family?

Discuss any parallels you see between the plot and themes of the book and present-day society. How has our understanding and treatment of women's mental and physical health changed since the 1950s (and how has it remained the same)?

What is your stance on jello mold salads?