'The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake' by Aimee Bender - Book Club Questions

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender is a book club pick that could stimulate some interesting discussions. Use these book club discussion questions on The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender to lead your reading group into the book.

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1. Did you like the premise of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake? What did you think of Rose's ability to taste feelings?
2. It seems as if most of what Rose tastes is negative. Do you think that most hidden feelings are actually negative?
3. How does Rose's "gift" change her relationships? Do you think she handles it well?
4. What is the significance of their grandmother sending random things in the mail?
5. The novel became increasingly about how Joseph's odd behavior affected Rose. Did you like this plot thread? Do you think it helped you understand Rose better?
6. Why did Rose love George? Why did George care for Joseph and Rose even though they were so strange?
7. Why was Rose drawn to cooking in the end?
8. Have you ever known something you were not supposed to know? How did that knowledge affect you?
9. Rate The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender on a scale of 1 to 5.