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'The English American' by Alison Larkin - Book Club Discussion Questions

'The English American' - Book Club Questions

From Bess Newman, for About.com

'The English American' by Alison Larkin

'The English American' - Courtesy Simon & Schuster

The English American is Alison Larkin's first novel, and it's a work of fiction drawn from the author's own experience as a young English woman who meets her biological parents, two eccentric Americans.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal details about The English American by Alison Larkin. Finish the book before reading on.

  1. Why do you think Pippa was originally so desperate to meet her biological parents?

  2. Were you sympathetic with the Billie character?

  3. Do you think Pippa will continue to have a relationship with Walt and Billie?

  4. Why do you think Pippa idealized her relationship with Nick?

  5. Rate The English American on a scale of 1 to 5.

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