'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' by Seth Grahame-Smith - Book Club Questions

From the New York Times bestselling author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, comes Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. If your book club decided to try Grahame-Smith's unique blend of history and humor, you can use these book club discussion questions on Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter to lead your discussion.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. Finish the book before reading on.

1. Was the book what you were expecting? Why or why not?
2. Did Grahame-Smith’s book make you want to recheck your history facts?
3. Do you think this book could be a valuable resource in introducing Lincoln to history hating teenagers? Why or why not?
4. Did Vampire Hunter make you secretly research if Lincoln ever had any real meetings with Edgar Allan Poe (it seems Lincoln did thoroughly enjoy Poe’s writings)?
5. What did you think of the author’s use of vampirism to explain the many deaths in Lincoln’s life?
6. Do you think the author meant to use vampirism as a metaphor for slavery? Why or why not?
7. Did you learn anything new that is actually historical fact from this book? If so, what?
8. What did you think of the character Henry? What purpose do you think he served for the novel?
9. What was the moment in the book that stayed with you the longest?
10. Rate Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1 to 5.