Storm Child Bookclub Questions
Storm Child is the brand new psychological thriller from bestselling author Michael Robotham. This critically acclaimed masterpiece about forgetting and remembering is out now and to celebrate we have created a set of bookclub questions to aid your discussion. Please note the questions below include spoilers.
- Evie is described as having a ‘binary effect’ on people, who either love her or can’t stand to be around her. Why do you think Cyrus and Evie are so drawn to one another?
2. The boat tragedy triggers a catatonic state in Evie, and leads her and Cyrus down a path to seek out her lost memories. Did you agree with Cyrus’s hesitation to interfere in Evie’s memories? What did Storm Child teach you about memory?
3. Finn’s character is haunted by his actions on the boat, and Sean lives with the grief of losing his wife. Did you ultimately feel sympathy for their characters, despite their choices in the past?
4. How did the story shape your understanding of migrants, refugees, and the issue of human trafficking?
5. Evie both gains and loses a sister in this story. How did you feel about the ending of the story, and her decision regarding her brain tumour?
6. Who was your favourite character? Were there any characters that you disliked? Why?
7. How would you adapt this book into a movie? Who would you cast in the leading roles?
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