Book club questions for Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
The story takes place in an elite boarding school, how do you think this setting impacted the plot and characters?
When Sade says that wealth comes with an abundance of secrets, what do you think she was hinting to?
What does ‘the Fisherman’ reveal about the toxic culture at Alfred Nobel Academy?
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Create My ClubWhat were your favourite friendships and/or relationships in this story?
Many of the characters in this story have experiences with sexual assault. In your opinion, what were the biggest challenges they had to face when coming forward about their experiences?
How does classism play a role in the outcome of the story?
What are some examples in this story of women supporting other women?
At any point, did you predict the ending of this book? Did any of the red herrings (false clues) created by the author throw you off track?
In your opinion, which character turned out to be the most different from who they were at the start of the story?
Where Sleeping Girls Lie Book Club Questions PDF
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