Dana Cann
Ghosts of Bergen County Book Club Questions
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What do you think of how the author introduces and portrays Amanda? At what point in the novel did you realize she isn’t entirely “there”?
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Gil and Jen are not stereotypical heroin users. How does the depiction of heroin use and addiction come across?
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Gil, Mary Beth, and Jen are all dealing with trauma and loss. Which character did you sympathize with most and why?
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What parallels did you notice in the characters’ pasts and how does their ability (or lack thereof) to amend for their past actions affect their current relationships?
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How does the impending financial crisis influence the tone of the novel?
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The fine line between fate and coincidence is a major theme of the novel; what takeaways do you think it gives readers about accountability and justice?
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Dr. Yoder’s theory that those who are haunted share a “collective burden” certainly affects Gil and his marriage. What other implications did you notice stemming from that suggestion?
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What do you envision happens next to the characters?