Reading Group Discussion Guide
1. Do you believe it’s possible to fall in love at first sight as in the book? Discuss other novels / plays that feature love at first sight.
2. Discuss how the past shapes the future in POPPYLAND.
3. What do land and sea represent in the novel?
4. Do you think the narrative is an accurate portrayal of how fate shapes people’s lives or is it ultimately simply about a series of coincidences?
5. The book is set between Norfolk and Copenhagen. Discuss the significance of place.
FURTHER READING
THE MATHEMATICS OF LOVE – Emma Darwin
THE RETURN – Victoria Hislop
SUMMERTIME – Raffaella Barker
A PERFECT LIFE – Raffaella Barker
THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN – Kate Morton
THE MEMORY KEEPER’S DAUGHTER – Kim Edwards
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