The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian - Book Club Discussion Questions

The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian is a story about a young woman working at homeless shelter who becomes fascinated with photographs taken by one of her clients, photos that suggest he might be tied to her own past in mysterious ways. Use these book club discussion questions on The Double Bind to lead your discussion of Bohjalian's literary mystery.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions on The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian may reveal important details from the novel.

1. Is it clear to you what parts of the story were Laurel’s fabrications? Does it matter which parts were?

2. What role do you think Talia and Whit played in Laurel’s story? In her life?

3. Had you ever read The Great Gatsby? Why do you think it figured so prominently in Laurel’s mind? In Chris Bohjalian’s mind?

4. What did you think of the psychiatrist’s notes that were scattered between chapters? To whom did you think they referred? Why did the author include them?

5. Rate The Double Bind on a scale of 1 to 5.