Discussion Guide
The Resistance Bakery
These book club questions were written by the author and shared on request with Carla Garcia, founder of the book club Words, Wine and Women.
Book club questions for The Resistance Bakery by Siobhan Curham
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
Which character did you relate to the most, and why?
How did the characters of Coralie and Raven evolve over the course of the novel? Were there any specific turning points for them that you could personally relate to?
What role did female friendship and solidarity play in the story?
What does resistance mean to Coralie and Raven and how does it manifest in different ways in their lives?
How did the Hotel Lutetia setting raise the stakes for even the smallest acts of rebellion?
How does the bakery serve as more than just a setting in the novel?
Did you enjoy learning about the history of French pastries interwoven throughout the story? Which of them surprised or amused you the most?
Were there any twists or revelations in The Resistance Bakery that surprised you?
How did you feel about the pacing of the story? Did any parts feel particularly tense or poignant?
Did the novel change your perspective on any historical events or overlooked figures?
The novel focuses a lot on the role food played in World War II. What were your biggest takeaways / surprises when it came to this element of the plot?
What was the most powerful moment in the book for you?
If you could ask the author one question about the story or her inspiration, what would it be?
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