Discuss The Story Collector by Evie Woods

Aug. 29, 2024
by ScribblingScribe

Did anyone try to solve the riddles in the book? Do you think they were meant to be or even could be solved before reading further?

Aug. 30, 2024
by chris

What acts of caring for others did you see in the book? Are there places where such neighborliness still exists, or is this a relic of the past?

Sep. 05, 2024
by Muse48

Anna stayed with her family rather than go to America to be with the love of her life. What do you think of her decision?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

What did you think of Sarah's decision to stay in Ireland? What was your biggest spur-of-the-moment decision, or the last time you did something just for yourself?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Overall, what did you think of The Story Collector? (No spoilers)

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

What did you think about the various characters' reactions to folklore and superstition? Is there a superstition you adhere to?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

How do the shared stories and experiences within the narrative underline the universality of human experiences across different time periods?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Oran tells Sarah that “Grief is a dark labyrinth.” What do you suppose he means? Do you agree? In what ways are loss, grief, and healing tackled within the narrative?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Millie effectively dispensed with George. If George was really a changeling, why didn’t the real George return?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

In addition to the two main couples, was there a minor character who really stood out to you? What about them was memorable?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Harold wrote, “If we lose our stories…we lose ourselves.” What do you think he meant? Do you feel he’s correct? Why or why not?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Was anyone confused by the difference in the timelines?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Do you think in today's world, planners would route a freeway around a tree? How would you describe the role the hawthorn tree plays throughout the story?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

What did you know about fairies before reading the book? Did your opinion of these creatures change by the novel’s end?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

Harold see evidence that “there is a connection between the realm of the spirit and our natural world” in shared Celtic beliefs. Do you think that’s true?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

What role do myths and legends play in The Story Collector?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

To what extent do you feel the natural environment influences events in the story? Do have specific scenes where you felt this was especially true?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

What role does societal expectation play in shaping the actions of the characters?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

How does the author utilize the supernatural to enhance the overall theme of the story?

Sep. 26, 2024
by taking.mytime

For what audience would you recommend this book? Are there other books you would recommend on the same subject?

Sep. 26, 2024
by lindao

Is there a quote you highlighted in the narrative? What about it did you like?

Oct. 05, 2024
by heatherj

Sarah feels “A truly creative life demanded a kind of blind faith...” Later, she says, “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” What’s your take on these statements?

Oct. 13, 2024
by heatherj

The Story Collector

Discuss The Story Collector by Evie Woods

Can you trace any symbolic elements in the story and their relevance to the plot?

How do you believe the narrative explores the concept of tradition against modern sensibilities?

Did anyone try to solve the riddles in the book? Do you think they were meant to be or even could be solved before reading further?

What acts of caring for others did you see in the book? Are there places where such neighborliness still exists, or is this a relic of the past?

Anna stayed with her family rather than go to America to be with the love of her life. What do you think of her decision?

What did you think of Sarah's decision to stay in Ireland? What was your biggest spur-of-the-moment decision, or the last time you did something just for yourself?

Overall, what did you think of The Story Collector? (No spoilers)

What did you think about the various characters' reactions to folklore and superstition? Is there a superstition you adhere to?

How do the shared stories and experiences within the narrative underline the universality of human experiences across different time periods?

Oran tells Sarah that “Grief is a dark labyrinth.” What do you suppose he means? Do you agree? In what ways are loss, grief, and healing tackled within the narrative?

Millie effectively dispensed with George. If George was really a changeling, why didn’t the real George return?

In addition to the two main couples, was there a minor character who really stood out to you? What about them was memorable?

Harold wrote, “If we lose our stories…we lose ourselves.” What do you think he meant? Do you feel he’s correct? Why or why not?

Was anyone confused by the difference in the timelines?

Do you think in today's world, planners would route a freeway around a tree? How would you describe the role the hawthorn tree plays throughout the story?

What did you know about fairies before reading the book? Did your opinion of these creatures change by the novel’s end?

Harold see evidence that “there is a connection between the realm of the spirit and our natural world” in shared Celtic beliefs. Do you think that’s true?

What role do myths and legends play in The Story Collector?

To what extent do you feel the natural environment influences events in the story? Do have specific scenes where you felt this was especially true?

What role does societal expectation play in shaping the actions of the characters?

How does the author utilize the supernatural to enhance the overall theme of the story?

For what audience would you recommend this book? Are there other books you would recommend on the same subject?

Is there a quote you highlighted in the narrative? What about it did you like?

Sarah feels “A truly creative life demanded a kind of blind faith...” Later, she says, “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” What’s your take on these statements?

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