One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson - Book Club Discussion Questions

As the saying goes, one good turn deserves another. Kate Atkinson’s novel, One Good Turn, certainly deserves the attention of readers looking for a novel that’s superbly-crafted and beautifully-written. Use these book club discussion questions on One Good Turn to explore the different plot threads that lead readers through a suspenseful journey into the underworld of Edinburgh.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson. Finish the book before reading on.

1. What do you think is the significance of the title?
   
   
2. Were you surprised when you learned who had hired Ray, the assassin?
   
   
3. Why do you think the author used the imagery of crumbling homes, particularly during Louise Monroe's narrative?
   
   
4. What connection is there between Martin's experience on his trip to Russia and the way he behaves at the end of One Good Turn?
   
   
5. Why do you think Jackson gets as involved as he does in the case of the dead woman?