In
Beginner's Greek, Peter and Holly randomly sit next to each other on a plane flying to Los Angeles, and strike up a conversation that lasts the entire flight. Holly gives Peter her phone number, which he loses. Thus kept apart, James Collins’ characters live their lives and marry other people, but after a tragic event at a wedding they struggle to figure out what, exactly, that plane ride meant. Use these book club questions on
Beginner's Greek to lead a conversation on Collins' debut.
Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions on Beginner's Greek by James Collins reveal important details about the book. Finish the novel before reading on.
- Why do you think the novel ends as it does, at Jonathan's grave?
- What do you think about Julia Montague? Do you think she handled her situation well?
- What does the title signify, in your opinion?
- Do you think Collin successfully switched points of view in the novel? How?
- Rate Beginner's Greek on a scale of 1 to 5.
