The People’s Act of Love by James Meek

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Discussion Posts: People’s Act of Love Post Category
Discussion Period: August 25 – August 31, 2008

Discussion Questions:

  1. What do you think are the main themes of the book?
  2. Which of Samarin’s stories did you believe before you found out the truth? Had he convinced you of his good nature just as he convinced everyone else?
  3. Was the setting described well? Did you feel like you were “there,” or did you have to spend extra effort imagining things?
  4. Did you enjoy the book? If not, why not – was it writing style, content, or plain disinterest? If so, what did you like most about it?
  5. Which character did you find yourself rooting for the most?
  6. What did Samarin mean when he said, “I don’t serve. You know that. I’m a manifestation. Of the present anger and the future love?”