The Woman in Suite 11

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How would you compare and contrast The Woman in Suite 11 with The Woman in Cabin 10?

2. Did you find the end of the mystery satisfying? Why or why not?

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

1. Do you relate to Lo or Carrie more? What makes you feel connected to the character of your choice?

2. How do your experiences with wealthy people reflect or contradict the novel’s depiction of them?

3. What part of the novel was most touching? How did this relate to your experiences?

4. What part of the novel was the most thrilling? Have you ever experienced similar thrills?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. Do you think the novel’s depictions of the effects of trauma are accurate and appropriate? Why or why not?

2. Does Lo’s experience reflect the current realities of being a dual national, or are those realities changing too quickly in the US?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. How would you compare and contrast the two symbolic books, Dark Waters and Winnie-the-Pooh?

2. What did you think about the intertextual elements at the ends of Parts 1-4?

3. How would you compare and contrast the two settings of the Grand Hotel du Lac and the Old Manor? How do they influence the narrative?

4. How do dreams function in the novel? Do they ever represent positive aspects of life?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. What would be on Lo’s playlist? What would be on Carrie’s?

2. Who would you cast as Lo and Carrie in the movie adaptation? Do you agree with the casting of The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), or would you pick different actors?