Book club questions for The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
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Is writing an innate talent, or can it be taught?
Do you think Jake would have stolen the story if he knew where it came from?
Does anyone have the right to tell someone else’s story?
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Create My ClubWhat constitutes plagiarism? Did Jake cross that line? Submitted by OMG! Bookclub (Oakville, ON
What role does gossip and social media play in this story?
Which did you enjoy more, the story within the novel or the plot itself? Submitted by Canadian Book Enablers (Kitchener, ON
Who did you suspect @TalentedTom was?
The author includes a number of literary allusions throughout the novel; which ones did you notice? Submitted by Tough Old Birds (St. Louis, MO
Consider the triple meaning of the word “plot”—a story, a gravesite, a secret plan. How did the author involve each of these in the novel?
Discuss the conclusion. Were you surprised by the ending?
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