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The Narrowboat Summer

From the author of Meet Me at the Museum, a charming novel of second chances.

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Discuss The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson

How do the three women approach the big decisions they face in this novel? Is there an element of randomness inherent in decision-making?

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Feb. 15, 2021
by sylviaann

Anastasia says that being grown "means accepting we are all extraordinary in ordinary ways." What do you think of this reply? Do you agree? How are you extraordinary in an ordinary way?

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Feb. 16, 2021
by flute4u

How do you feel that the geographic orientation described by Sally affects life on the canals and the relationships that develop there?

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Feb. 18, 2021
by BayParkReader

What do you think of her description of life on the Number One? Have you ever experienced travel like that? What unique insights does it offer?

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Feb. 19, 2021
by peggyt

How can truth be different than fact, especially when it comes to storytelling (and novel writing)? What purpose do Billy's stories serve in the narrative?

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Feb. 19, 2021
by ABeman

Do you think Sally, Eve, Anastasia, and Trompette change over the course of the novel, or do they simply become truer versions of themselves? Is there a difference?

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Feb. 19, 2021
by ABeman

Discuss, "taking photos as they travelled in the Number One was as unlikely as taking photos at her kitchen sink. This was not a holiday. It was life, going on in unrecorded moments."

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Feb. 21, 2021
by katherinep

Were you previously aware of the narrowboat lifestyle? Would it interest you?

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Feb. 21, 2021
by katherinep

Do you feel there are different kinds of contentment? What does the word mean to you personally, and when do you find you're most content?

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Feb. 24, 2021
by sylviaann

Sally enjoys cooking because is makes her feel "empowered and in control." Is there any activity you pursue for these reasons?

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Feb. 24, 2021
by sylviaann

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of structure. How important are boundaries or lack thereof in your own life?

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Feb. 24, 2021
by sylviaann

Do you agree with the three individuals' perspectives on winning? Into which category do you feel you fall?

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Feb. 25, 2021
by paulagb

Discuss the different kinds of family relationships we encounter in the novel. How are those similar to and different than the friendships?

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Feb. 26, 2021
by gvieth

Sally says, "it's sometimes harder to endure the everyday than it is to cope with a big trauma"? Do you agree? What do you make of her reasons to end her marriage?

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Feb. 26, 2021
by sherryk

What do you make of Billy and Trompette's relationship?

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Mar. 06, 2021
by sherryk

Discuss the book's "optimistic" message: "It was good to leave, but there is pleasure in going back."

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Mar. 07, 2021
by louisee

Do you see the appeal of the narrowboat lifestyle? Could you imagine yourself doing what they did?

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Mar. 08, 2021
by SKB

Do you agree with Arthur's take on responsibility? What do you think Sally and Eve are running away from?

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Mar. 14, 2021
by paulagb

What do you think Plan Number One will entail? What does the future hold for these characters? Which character did you feel most drawn to and invested in by the novel's end?

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Mar. 14, 2021
by paulagb

Overall, what do you think of The Narrowboat Summer (please, no spoilers in this thread)

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Mar. 19, 2021
by lynnel

Do you agree that sometimes it's necessary to change everything in your life? Have you ever had the opportunity to do that, or have you dreamed about doing that?

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Mar. 24, 2021
by djcminor

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