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Piglet
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Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Which of the three sections of the novel did you find most compelling? Why? Did the interstitials at the end of every chapter enhance or detract from your reading experience?
2. Do you think Piglet should have called off the wedding? Why or why not? How would the book change if she had handled things differently?
3. How does this novel compare to other wedding-themed books, such as Taylor Jenkin Reid’s After I Do or Eliza Kennedy’s I Take You?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. The novel never explicitly describes Kit’s betrayal. What do you think he did? What evidence supports your theory?
2. If you were Piglet, would you have forgiven Kit? Would you have revealed his betrayal at your wedding, or would you have kept it a secret? Would you have made it to the altar at all?
3. If you are married, how did your wedding experience compare with Piglet’s? Did you feel similar pressure to lose weight or have a perfect day? How did you handle those pressures?
4. The novel contains many evocative descriptions of food. Which meal or food item did you find most compelling?
Societal and Cultural Context
Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.
1. How does the book address the relationship between Food and Class in Great Britain? If you are living outside of Great Britain, do you think a similar relationship exists in your country?
2. Piglet’s desire for a perfect wedding is explicitly connected to her desire to be seen as perfect by her friends online. How might the book be different if it were set in a time before social media?
3. Is the novel’s interest in Body Image and the Pressure to Be Thin related to the fact that Piglet is a woman? How might this issue be treated differently if it were told from Kit’s point of view?
Literary Analysis
Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.
1. How does the structure of the first section—counting down to the wedding day—affect the reading experience?
2. How does Kit’s characterization change as the novel progresses? Is he likable at any point in the novel? If so, when does that change?
3. How did you feel about Piglet’s characterization? Did you empathize with her? Did any of her decisions frustrate you? How do you feel about the way Hazell depicts her protagonist, including both her high and low points?
4. The book uses different foods, restaurants, and culinary personalities as symbols. The croquembouche is the most dramatic one—what other food-related symbols stood out to you? What do they represent?
Creative Engagement
Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.
1. If this book were adapted into a movie, who would you cast in the roles of Piglet and Kit?
2. How might the book be different if it were set in another major city? If it were set in your city, where might Kit’s parents live? What about Piglet’s family?
3. If you were to make a cookbook based on this novel, which dishes would you include?
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