Reading Group Questions
- What do you think is distinctive about Paul Magrs’ authorial voice?
- “Degrees just make you think. Thinking just makes you unhappy”. Is there any truth to Penny’s statement? Do you think she really believes this?
- How important is the setting to the story? Why Whitby?
- The book includes chapters from different perspectives and in different formats (emails, letters, book extracts). What effect does this have on the story?
- How does the author merge elements of fantasy with ordinary life?
- “I feel a bit sorry for her. What chance has she ever had?” Do you have any sympathy for the character of Karla? Is there a blurred line between good and evil?
- Hell’s Belles combines a quaint seaside setting with moments of horror. Were there any moments that surprised or shocked you?
- “The combined talents of Alan Bennett, Angela Carter and The League of Gentlemen” Independent on Sunday
- Paul has said that his big themes are really friendships, the passing of time and love of all kinds. How does Hell’s Belles bear that out?
Further Reading:
CONJUGAL RITES by Paul Magrs
SOMETHING BORROW by Paul Magrs
NEVER THE BRIDE by Paul Magrs
FROM ABERYSTWYTH WITH LOVE by Malcolm Pryce
DEVIL IN AMBER by Mark Gattiss
THE EYRE AFFAIR by Jasper Fforde
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