Friday, March 9, 2018

Stella Bain


Stella Bain by Anita Shreve – To be Discussed on Wed. April 4, 2018 at Geneseo Public Library

Stella Bain has no memory of her past when she wakes up in a hospital bed in Marne, France. It is 1916, and she wears the uniform of a British war nurse but speaks with an American accent. As soon as she is able, Stella sets out for London, where she hopes to find answers. What she discovers-with the help of Dr. August Bridge, who takes an interest in her case-both shocks and startles. As Stella's memories come racing back, she must undertake a journey across the ocean to confront the haunted past of the woman she used to be.

In this gripping historical drama that transports us from Europe to America and back again, Anita Shreve weaves an engrossing tale about love and memory, set against the backdrop of a war that devastated an entire generation.

Discussion Questions:

1. Did you enjoy reading this book?



2.  Which character was your favorite and why?



3. Would you recommend this book to other people?



4. What do you think of the book’s title? How does it relate to the book’s contents?



5. Does this book seem realistic? Does the content presented accurately represent the time period?



6. If you could rewrite any part or parts of the novel what would they be and why?



7. What did you think of the book’s pace? Was it too fast or too slow?



8. What artist would you choose to illustrate this book? What kinds of illustrations would you include? Discuss scenes that stood out to you while you read.



9. What were some quotes or passages from the book that were your favorite?



10. Which character in the book would you most like to meet?



11. Have you read any other books by Anita Shreve? If so, how did they compare to this novel?



12. If you have not read another book Anita Shreve would you? Why or why not?


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