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For Book Clubs
It Started with a Fire has been enthusiastically received by book clubs, with its rich cast of characters, themes of friendship and loss, and its heartfelt exploration of community and belonging providing plenty to discuss.
Discussion Questions to Get You Started
- Jess describes herself as someone who finds it difficult to let people in. How does her relationship with Sian change her over the course of the novel?
- The Lynton Stone Art Centre becomes almost a character in its own right. What does the centre represent to Jess and Lottie individually?
- Jim and Sally are beloved supporting characters. What do they bring to the story and to the community of the art centre?
- The theme of chosen family runs throughout the book. Which relationships in the novel best illustrate this idea for you?
- The fire at the start of the novel sets everything in motion. Do you think the title It Started with a Fire has a meaning beyond the literal event?
- Cheryl’s story arc surprises many readers. How did your understanding of her character change as the novel progressed?
- The novel ends with Jess on the verge of something new. What do you hope awaits her in the sequel?
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