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An American Marriage

A masterpiece of storytelling, and a 2018 Oprah's Book Club Selection.

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Discuss An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

When Roy announces to Davina his intention to return to his wife, do you feel that her anger is justified?

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May. 15, 2019
by lilliantpr

The author says, "I feel...that the person that we think we are in our heads is not necessarily exactly the person we will be when a situation calls to us.” Do you agree with her?

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May. 15, 2019
by lilliantpr

Do you think that Celestial is justified in her silence regarding Roy's role in her career as an artist?

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May. 15, 2019
by lilliantpr

Is there one character that you identified the most with? If so, which one, and why?

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May. 15, 2019
by lilliantpr

Do you think that Celestial made the right decision with regard to Roy towards the end of the novel?

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May. 16, 2019
by lilliantpr

Do you feel that Celestial and Andre will be better at parenting than Celestial and Roy would have been? If so, why?

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May. 16, 2019
by lilliantpr

Do you think that Andre strategized to get Celestial to fall in love with him, or did it happen naturally? Do you think her parents will come to accept him?

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May. 16, 2019
by lilliantpr

Have you ever been separated from someone you loved for a period of time? If so, what were the circumstances, and what was it like when you were reunited?

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May. 21, 2019
by kimk

What do you think Celestial means when she says "I will continue to support you, but not as your wife." Do you feel that Roy is right or wrong to reject her offer?

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May. 23, 2019
by marianned

Do you feel that Big Roy and Walter deserve equal credit for how Roy turned out? If not, which was the more important figure in his life and why?

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May. 25, 2019
by scottishrose

Do you feel that Roy's response to Celestial when she asks if he would have waited for her is valid? Do you think he would have remained faithful if she had been the one in prison?

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May. 25, 2019
by scottishrose

How did you picture the woman who accused Roy of rape? What difference does the race of this woman make in the way you understand the novel's storyline?

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May. 25, 2019
by scottishrose

Do you think that Roy and Celestial would have stayed together had Roy never been accused of a crime?

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May. 25, 2019
by scottishrose

Do you think that Olive had the authority to make the decision regarding having children with Big Roy? And do you feel she was right in making that decision?

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Jun. 06, 2019
by Beth350

Do you feel that Andre is ultimately a better match for Celestial? If so, why?

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Jun. 06, 2019
by Beth350

Overall, what did you think of An American Marriage? (no plot spoilers in this thread please)

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Jun. 23, 2019
by shirleyf

The woman sent Roy to jail and disappeared. She didn’t resist Roy’s early release. Were you bothered by her attitude?

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Jun. 23, 2019
by shirleyf

Have you read any other works by Tayari Jones, and if so, how does this novel compare?

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Jun. 23, 2019
by shirleyf

What role do you think celebrity endorsements play in a book's popularity? Do you think that overall they’re a positive or negative thing for the reading community?

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Jun. 23, 2019
by shirleyf

Why did the doll for the mayor just happen to be in the car when Roy and Celestial visited his parents?

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Jul. 02, 2019
by bill

Is Celestial a woman so liberated and focused on her work that she needs no attachments or is she so insecure that she can’t handle them?

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Jul. 02, 2019
by bill

Andre insists that he doesn't owe Roy an apology for the way his relationship with Celestial changed. Do you agree?

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Jul. 02, 2019
by bill

Oprah is planning to make An American Marriage into a movie. Who would you cast to be in it?

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Jul. 02, 2019
by bill

Do you feel the title accurately represents the novel? If you do find the title appropriate, what about the story makes it particularly "American"?

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Jul. 02, 2019
by bill

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