Book Club Discussion Questions for 'Afterland' by Lauren Buekes
Afterland is a dystopian novel about a virus that kills off a significant population of the world’s men. Cole, mother to a pre-teen, fights to protect him from those who wish to use him for procreation, including her own sister. This book was certainly a page-turner as Cole and her son race to escape from ill-intended family and strangers and head towards a part of the world where they might find peace and safety.
Discussion Guide
Was this book challenging to read given what is happening in our current global pandemic?
Would you have done what Cole did to Billie in order to protect your child?
What was your reaction hearing about what the Church sisters’ stance is on female sexuality?
Did you like the ending of the book? What do you think happened to Billie?
Think about your sibling dynamics when you were growing up. Were there any similarities to Cole and Bille’s childhood? Was it completely different?
Did the country’s reaction to the loss of most of the male population seem realistic or far fetched? What seemed more realistic? What seemed more unlikely?
What are you reading next?
Heather Finn is a clinical social worker living and working in North Carolina. You can follow Heather on Twitter @heatherlynnsw.
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