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Christina Lauren

The Paradise Problem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Book Club Questions

The Paradise Problem

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

  • What is your initial impression of Anna? In your opinion, to what extent does Anna engage in unethical behavior, and what steps does she take to preserve a modicum of integrity amidst morally questionable circumstances?
  • Compare and contrast Liam’s attitudes toward his various siblings. How do Liam’s interactions with each sibling reveal the roles that Ray expects them all to play in the family drama?
  • How does Reagan create a more nuanced view of the unspoken dynamics in the Weston family? (Pay particular attention to Reagan’s interactions with Anna.)
  • To what degree is Janet culpable in Ray’s emotional abuse of his children? 

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

  • What is your stance on Anna and Liam’s marriage of convenience? Is such an arrangement justified or unethical? 
  • In your opinion, which members of the Weston family are portrayed realistically, and which are exaggerated? Have you ever met anyone like any of them?
  • Consider the different ways in which Anna counters the various attitudes of entitlement that the Weston family exhibits. Have you ever encountered a similar situation in real life?

3. Societal and Cultural Context

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

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