The August Book
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick
Meeting Date
Saturday, 30 August 2008
1000a at Jen's House
(e-mail for carpool/directions)
Brunch will be served!
About the Book
(from amazon.com)
Discussion Questions
(adapted from readinggroupguides.com)
This book was structured very differently from most books. What did you think of how the author used art to advance the plot? Did the art aid or hinder your own imagination and visualization of the characters or setting?
How different would the story be if another character was narrating?
What were your favorite parts of the book? Least favorite?
Talk about the plot. What was more important, the characters or the plot? Was the plot moved forward by decisions of the characters, or were the characters at the mercy of the plot? Was the action believable? What events in the story stand out for you as memorable? Was there foreshadowing and suspense or did the author give things away at the beginning of the book? Was this effective? How did it affect your enjoyment of the book?
Talk about the location. Was it important to the story? Was the author's description of the station a good one? How about the illustrations? Talk about the time period of the story. Was it important to the story? Did the author convey the era well? Did the author provide enough background information for you to understand the events in the story? Why or why not for all of the above? Was pertinent information lumped together or integrated into the story? How did this affect your appreciation of the book?
Compare this book to others the group has read. What do you think will be your lasting impression of the book? What will be your most vivid memories of it a year from now? Or will it just leave a vague impression?
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick
Meeting Date
Saturday, 30 August 2008
1000a at Jen's House
(e-mail for carpool/directions)
Brunch will be served!
About the Book
(from amazon.com)
Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.
Discussion Questions
(adapted from readinggroupguides.com)
This book was structured very differently from most books. What did you think of how the author used art to advance the plot? Did the art aid or hinder your own imagination and visualization of the characters or setting?
How different would the story be if another character was narrating?
What were your favorite parts of the book? Least favorite?
Talk about the plot. What was more important, the characters or the plot? Was the plot moved forward by decisions of the characters, or were the characters at the mercy of the plot? Was the action believable? What events in the story stand out for you as memorable? Was there foreshadowing and suspense or did the author give things away at the beginning of the book? Was this effective? How did it affect your enjoyment of the book?
Talk about the location. Was it important to the story? Was the author's description of the station a good one? How about the illustrations? Talk about the time period of the story. Was it important to the story? Did the author convey the era well? Did the author provide enough background information for you to understand the events in the story? Why or why not for all of the above? Was pertinent information lumped together or integrated into the story? How did this affect your appreciation of the book?
Compare this book to others the group has read. What do you think will be your lasting impression of the book? What will be your most vivid memories of it a year from now? Or will it just leave a vague impression?
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