People We Meet on Vacation

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What was your initial reaction upon finishing People We Meet on Vacation? Which aspects of the novel were the most memorable? Discuss why these scenes, conflicts, or relationships stayed with you.

2. Discuss your most and least favorite aspects of the novel. Which characters or scenarios were believable, and which portrayals were unrealistic? Discuss why.

3. How does People We Meet on Vacation compare to Book Lovers and Funny Story, two other novels by Henry?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. How did you respond to the revelation about Poppy Wright and Alex Nilsen’s drunken kiss? How did the discovery of the friends’ Croatia trip impact your understanding of Poppy and Alex’s two-year separation?

2. The novel explores the disparity between dreams and reality. How do your personal dreams compare and contrast to Poppy’s? Have your dreams had a similar impact on your regard for reality?

3. How does Poppy’s dating history compare and contrast with your own romantic experiences?

4. Poppy’s love for travel dictates much of the

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