Location: Montana Type: Physical Book
TIme-line: Linear Genre: Fiction
Narration: N/A
Review:
Stars: 4
I loved this story! There were unexpected twists and turns that provided a thrilling grasp to the characters. It was full of girl power which surprised me for a male author . I could have done without the same sex sexual activity or the transgender aspect. I just felt it was thrown in and provided nothing to the story-line.
Sex:
Mentioned with little detail
Same sex situations with little detail
Language:
Fuck: 7
Bitch: 1
Ass: 4
Shit: 6
GD: 0
Cunt: 0
Triggers:
None
Questions:
In the very beginning, Adelaide describes the Santa Rosa plums as tasting of sugar and self-determination. She had worked hard in the orchards and fields along with her parents; therefore, she had a special appreciation for the fruit.
Can you give an example of this in your life?
In chapter 1, Adelaide pours gasoline on her parents and sets the house on fire. When she is explaining the last moments with her parents bodies she seemed to treat her mother differently than her father.
Why do you think that is? (at this point - not knowing the rest of the story)
Does your answer change once you finish the book?
"Chivalry is not an entitlement, but a gift, apparently."
Do you believe this to be true or false?
Is chivalry a learned/taught behavior or a natural instinct?
Does the standard of chivalry change throughout history or is chivalry dead?
Compare and contrast:
Quote from chapter 4: "My burdens will be your burdens; I am a mule and you will be, too."
Quote from the Bible (KJV):
Ruth 1:16 "And Ruth said, entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thoe goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge. Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."
Do you think the quotes mean the same thing?
Why or why not?
While Adelaide is riding through Montana with Mr. Olson, they pick up the Mudges. Adelaide underestimates the ability of Mrs. Mudges four boys because they are blind.
Do we often underestimate people with disabilities or treat them differently?
Is it fair to do so?
Give an example you have witnessed or experienced on this topic.
When Adelaide met Grace and Sam she could not help by feel judgement from Grace. But she decided to be friends with Grace anyway knowing what to expect.
Have you had a similar experience of accepting a friend in spite of their faults?
How as the friendship?
Did it last?
Adelaide saw Mrs. Mudges at the dance but Mrs. Mudges claimed to be Mrs. Morrison, a widow with no children.
Why do you think (at this point) Mrs. Mudges is using an alias?
What did Adelaide bring the creature with her instead of abandoning it in the fire?
What were your thought was you were reading?
Why did she lie to Matthew about what happened to him?
Why did Adelaide not go after the creature when it ran away; after all, she has kept it all this time?
Mrs. Reed is definition of a town busy body. But she gives Grace a compliment when she share one of her observation:
"I know you're a teacher, Mrs. Price. This child is a fine example of your expertise."
What is something good your children do that reflects good on you?
Why is it shocking to hear a compliment on ones parenting?
In chapter 48 we find out that the monster is Adelaide's twin sister, Elizabeth. This chapter has the story of the twin's birth and how the midwife wanted to end Elizabeth's life but Glenville saved his daughter.
Do you think Glenville was right in saving Elizabeth?
Do you think Elizabeth is actually a demon/monster or does she have some sort of genetic or mental condition?
Would you handle the situation like the Henrys or the Reeds?
Once you find out the monster is Elizabeth, does it make more sense that Adelaide would bring her to Montana with her?
Why or why not?
Joab kills his brother in a struggle for power and truth.
Do you think Joab was justified in killing Delmus to silence him from revealing the brothers true past?
Do you think Mr. Reed would have killed Joab and Delmus if he found out the truth about them?
In chapter 59 Adelaide is reunited with Elizabeth. Adelaide said this: "I wanted them to kill you. And I wanted you to kill them."
"I wished you all were dead. I hoped you'd kill each other. And I would finally be free of my family."
Was Adelaide responsible for the death of her parents?
Do you think Sam being transgender was a necessary part of the story?
Why or why not?
Do you think Joab changing his life around and serving his country absolves him of his prior wrong doings?
Why or why not?
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