'The Senator's Wife' by Sue Miller - Book Club Discussion Questions

The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller is the story of two women -- one at the beginning of her marriage, one in her later years -- who live next door to each other. These book club discussion questions on The Senator's Wife will help you reading group delve into these women's stories.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller. Finish the book before reading on.

1. Why do you think Miller titled the book The Senator's Wife even though it starts and ends with Meri? Is it a fitting title?

2. Did you like the characters?

3. Why do you think Delia stayed with Tom through his unfaithfulness?

4. Do you think Delia and Tom's "arrangement" living apart as married lovers was good for them?

5. Do you think Tom loved Delia?

6. How would you characterize Nathan and Meri's relationship?

7. Do you consider Meri's actions with Tom adultery? By both parties?

8. Why do you think Delia finally gives up on the marriage when she finds Tom looking at Meri?

9. What do you think the last line of the book means -- that Meri "did what she did with Tom that day for love. Out of love"?

10. Rate The Senator's Wife on a scale of 1 to 5.