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1. The main character in MYSTERY MAN is eccentric, nervous and borderline psychotic. To what extent do we sympathise with him and to what extent do we laugh at him? 2. How do you feel about Bateman’s treatment of the holocaust in the novel? 3. Is the Irish “Craic” – the wit of the Irish – myth or reality? 4. What do you think of MYSTERY MAN’s view of Belfast? 5. What is your reaction to the relationship of the main character and Alison – do you think their’s is a lasting relationship? 6. Another mysterious figure in the book is the main character’s mother – she never appears in the novel – do you believe that she actually exists? 7. Do you think MYSTERY MAN would make a good film and who would you cast in the leading roles? FURTHER READING ORPHEUS RISING – Bateman Reading Group Discussion Guide
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