Discuss The Execution of Noa P. Singleton by Elizabeth L. Silver

Jul. 10, 2013
by davinamw

In reference to capital punishment, Noa says, "A nation that prides itself on equality treats its victims ever so inequitably in ritual." How does this statement represent America, if at all?

Jun. 19, 2013
by mariannes

What is the symbolism behind burying Noa's manuscript at the end of the novel?

Jun. 19, 2013
by alycet

What do you think Marlene will do with the information she learns at the end?

Jun. 20, 2013
by mariannes

Why do you think Noa decided not to fight for her life once the trial was finished?

Jun. 20, 2013
by mariannes

There is a noticeable lack of religion in the novel. Was this intentional?

Jun. 21, 2013
by shirleyl

How did Noa’s self-professed guilt impact how you felt about her as a character?

Jun. 22, 2013
by mariannes

How does Noa’s view of Marlene change over the course of the novel?

Jun. 25, 2013
by janzr

Noa talks about earning your own failures when she says, "Failure is not something you can impress upon another. It is something earned, something realized with piquant reward." Do you agree?

Jun. 28, 2013
by LReads

Do you believe in the death penalty? Did your opinion change after reading this novel?

Jun. 28, 2013
by LReads

All of the characters in The Execution of Noa P. Singleton are imprisoned in some way. With whom did you most sympathize?

Jun. 28, 2013
by LReads

What did you think of the book cover?

Jul. 03, 2013
by edie

Marlene says that "apologies are like little weeds that keep coming back, but never stop ruining what lies beneath, if an apology is truly authentic, the pain is supposed to stop." Do you agree?

Jul. 03, 2013
by edie

Did you find memorable or unique phrases?

Jul. 04, 2013
by edie

Why did Caleb not help Noa at trial? Does Noa regret her relationship with him?

Jul. 10, 2013
by joyces

What is the symbolism of Noa's name?

Jul. 15, 2013
by StaceyR

If you were on death row, what would be the three things you would miss the most? What would be your final words? What would be your last meal?

Jul. 16, 2013
by janice

What do you think motivated Marlene all along? Do you think her motivations changed as the novel progressed?

Aug. 11, 2013
by terryd

Did you like the book?

Aug. 28, 2013
by sandrah

The Execution of Noa P. Singleton

Discuss The Execution of Noa P. Singleton by Elizabeth L. Silver

Questions for the Author

In reference to capital punishment, Noa says, "A nation that prides itself on equality treats its victims ever so inequitably in ritual." How does this statement represent America, if at all?

What is the symbolism behind burying Noa's manuscript at the end of the novel?

What do you think Marlene will do with the information she learns at the end?

Why do you think Noa decided not to fight for her life once the trial was finished?

There is a noticeable lack of religion in the novel. Was this intentional?

How did Noa’s self-professed guilt impact how you felt about her as a character?

How does Noa’s view of Marlene change over the course of the novel?

Noa talks about earning your own failures when she says, "Failure is not something you can impress upon another. It is something earned, something realized with piquant reward." Do you agree?

Do you believe in the death penalty? Did your opinion change after reading this novel?

All of the characters in The Execution of Noa P. Singleton are imprisoned in some way. With whom did you most sympathize?

What did you think of the book cover?

Marlene says that "apologies are like little weeds that keep coming back, but never stop ruining what lies beneath, if an apology is truly authentic, the pain is supposed to stop." Do you agree?

Did you find memorable or unique phrases?

Why did Caleb not help Noa at trial? Does Noa regret her relationship with him?

What is the symbolism of Noa's name?

If you were on death row, what would be the three things you would miss the most? What would be your final words? What would be your last meal?

What do you think motivated Marlene all along? Do you think her motivations changed as the novel progressed?

Did you like the book?

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Discuss The Execution of Noa P. Singleton by Elizabeth L. Silver

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