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Wild Love
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Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Did you find the romance between Rosie and Ford compelling? What elements of their personalities first draw them to each other?
2. As the first book in a new series, how does the author establish her setting and the characters that will populate her world?
3. What did you make of the appearance of Willa from the Chestnut Springs series books Flawless and Heartless?
4. What scenes in the book felt most emotionally impactful to you, and why?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. Have you ever experienced finding family in unexpected ways or places? Describe how your experience resonates with the novel’s portrayal of unconventional family structures.
2. Reflect on Rosie’s struggle to balance independence with Ford’s desire to meet her every financial need. How relatable is her internal conflict?
3. Do you have a place like Rose Hill that represents an idyllic part of your past to which you would like to return?
4. Both Ford and Rosie wrestle with sharing their perceived failures with their parents. Have you had a similar experience in your life?
Societal and Cultural Context
Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.
1. Discuss the author’s treatment of Rosie’s sexual assault. Did you find the portrayal realistic, and do you think it was handled with sensitivity?
2. How does the novel address themes of wealth and privilege? Is Ford’s disillusionment with fame and affluence believable?
3. The Rose Hill series focuses on single fathers. Discuss Silver’s treatment of West’s and Ford’s experiences as single parents.
Literary Analysis
Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.
1. Analyze the dual narration along with the mixed-media format of the novel. How did including Rosie’s and Ford’s perspectives and Rosie’s diary entries affect your reading experience?
2. What is the primary tension between Ford and Rosie? How does the author work to resolve it?
3. How does the rural backdrop of Rose Hill shape Ford’s, Rosie’s, and Cora’s journeys?
4. Discuss the role of dialogue in the story. What is significant about Ford and Rosie’s banter?
5. Unpack the symbolism of the dock and its significance for both Ford and Rosie.
Creative Engagement
Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.
1. If this book were adapted into a movie, who would you cast in the roles of Ford and Rosie?
2. Create a playlist for Ford and Cora that represents their shared taste in music.
3. The next book in the series tells West’s story. Predict what you think will happen in his storyline and how Ford and Rosie will play a part.
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