Child of God by Lolita Files
By APOOO • Jun 12th, 2008 • Category: Discussion Guide •
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1. Was Lay destined to be evil or is Sukie’s influence mainly responsible for him turning into the monster he became?
2. Is the keeping of secrets the catalyst that curses each generation of the Boten clan or do you believe there are other forces at work?
3. Did you foresee Lay’s plan when he started to undermine the relationship between Polo and Coolie?
4. When Walter first meets Sukie, we know he’s in the presence of Evil. Discuss why she is determined to Marry and run away with Walter? Do you think she senses his torment?
5. When Lay comes to Ophelia’s house looking for Coolie, do you feel his intention is to kill Ophelia as well? Why?
6. Why Javier? What traits enable him to start the family towards healing?
7. This was a bold step for Lolita Files; indeed she has APOOO debating whether this is Literary or commercial fiction. Do you feel she will lose her core audience or gain even more acceptance with this novel?
All of the questions provided by Ruby Thompson, APOOO
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