'The Great Night' by Chris Adrian - Book Club Discussion Questions

The Great Night by Chris Adrian is a modern take on a Shakespeare favorite. Use these book club discussion questions to lead your group into The Great Night.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about The Great Night. Finish the book before reading on.

1. Were you able to keep all the pieces in play while reading The Great Night?
2. How did this novel mirror Shakespeare’s original play? How did it differ?
3. Which character did you empathize with the most?
4. What part of the story made you the most uncomfortable?
5. What part of story made you most sympathetic to a particular character?
6. Do you think Adrian balanced the fantasy and realism well? Why or why not?
7. Why do you think Adrian included the musical version of "Soylent Green" in the story?
8. Were you surprised about the connection between Molly, Will and Harry or could you see it coming? Why?
9. Was the story’s finale satisfactory to you? Why or why not?
10. Rate The Great Night 1 to 5.