We see Lara faced with some difficult choices over the course of the book. What are they, and what did you think of the decisions she makes?

The contemporary storyline starring Lara is interspersed with flashbacks to Eve’s early life. How successfully do you think these were woven into the narrative, and what did they add to the story?

What did you think of Lara’s relationship with Jacob? In what ways did it differ to her one with Alex?

Did reading this book change the way you think about acting and life in the spotlight?

In The Other Side of the Stars Burton-Hill tackles some sensitive, complex subject matter, like grief and depression. How successfully do you think she handles these issues?

How did you find the end of the book?

Can you think of any alternative endings that might have worked?

Discuss the theme of film remakes. Can a remake ever be as good as the original?

Further Reading

THE LOST ART OF KEEPING SECRETS – Eva Rice
THE ISLAND – Victoria Hislop
AFTER YOU’D GONE – Maggie O’Farrell
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM – Kate Atkinson
REBECCA – Daphne du Maurier
THE JOY LUCK CLUB – Amy Tan.