1. Do you sympathise with Bernadette? What are the causes of her neurotic behaviour?
2. How successful is the author in combining humour and despair? Would you describe it as a comic novel?
3. Elgie accuses Bernadette of being selfish and self-pitying. Is he right?
4. Is Elgie justified in trying to have Bernadette committed to a mental institution? Does his decision ultimately have positive consequences?
5. How much is the book Bernadette’s story, and how much is it her daughter Bee’s?
6. Is Bernadette a good mother?
7. What do you think of neighbour Audrey Griffin’s attitude towards Bernadette? Could you imagine having either of them as a neighbour?
8. Why does Audrey eventually help Bernadette? Are there any similarities between the two?
9. What picture does the novel paint of Microsoft and Seattle? Does it ring true?
10. What does the future hold for everyone involved?
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