The characters and themes of ‘Unravelling’ provoke lively debate. It is therefore an interesting book for reading groups. I am happy to visit groups who choose ‘Unravelling’ as their book for discussion.
I wrote ‘Unravelling’ because I wanted to explore the concept of a love that survives a lifetime, despite separation, estrangement and betrayal. Its early title was All That Remains from the notion that whatever life throws at us, what counts in the end – what ‘remains’ is love.
Some questions about ‘Unravelling’:
- What differences are there in the novel about ‘young’ love and ‘old’ love?
- What is there about Vanessa and Gerald’s love that makes it survive divorce, estrangement and tragedy?
- Is Gerald a monster or a magnetic character?
- How does the present day Vanessa compare with Vanessa from the past?
- What are the similarities and differences between the three generations of women – Vanessa, Cordelia and Savannah?
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