- How did you feel that Olds handled the subject matter of the collection? Did you feel it was handled lightly? Sensitively? Heavy-handedly?
- Did you feel that she gave an accurate portrayal of a divorce?
- Did the subject warrant a whole book?
- We are only hearing one voice in this collection – did you feel that it was too one-sided?
- How did you feel about Olds’ portrayal of her ex husband?
- 6 How did you feel about the collection overall? Did you like/dislike it? Why?
- What was your favourite/least favourite poem? Why?
- Did you notice any particularly striking use of simile or metaphor?
- Would you read more of Olds’ work?
- Had you read this kind of ‘confessional’ style poetry before? What are your thoughts about this style of seemingly very personal writing?
- Did the collection feel too long/too short/just right?
- If you had a friend getting divorced would you share this book with them?
