Printable Book Club Questions for In Another Time by Jillian Cantor

Let’s first talk about the prologue. It’s set in 1958 and Hanna has a visitor. How did this set up the stage for what was to come?
The story alternates between the ’30s from Max’s perspective and the mid-40s to Hanna’s. What did you think about the dual narrative? Did you like the jump back and forth between timelines?
A key aspect of the story is Max’s discovery of the ‘wormhole’ in his father’s bookstore. Did you see hints of time travel prior the revelation of the wormhole?
Hanna in 1946 has no memory of the past 10 years. What did you at first think happened to her? When we learned about the wormhole, did you think Max had put her in the future?
We learn that Hanna did suffer trauma as she was sent to the camp to play in the orchestra. Did you suspect that it was Hanna at the camp when she met Adelle?
There’s plenty of vivid details about life in Berlin post-war. But we also slowly witness the progression to Nazi, Germany. What did you think about those historical details?
Max seeing the future tries to get Hanna to leave Germany but she won’t because the country is still her home. Let’s discuss this.
Do you agree with Max’s decision to keep the wormhole a secret from Hanna? How would have the story played out differently if he would have told her the truth?
Much about the novel surrounds Hanna’s endearing love for her violin. In many ways, her music is the constant in her life. Let’s talk about Hanna’s journey to becoming a successful concert violinist. Are you a musician or have you played an instrument? Can you relate to Hanna in that way?
What did you think about Hanna’s dynamic with Henry?
Max learns that no matter how hard he tired, the world moves on and time moves forward. Max ended up sacrificing himself with helping out the two families and also trying to save Hanna. Let’s get a little sci-fi/techy here. Why do you think time travel took so much out of Max and his family? Is it because it’s going against nature or is the act itself just messes with someone’s body?
Hanna and Max spend one more night together in the ’50s before he passes away. Were you surprised when Matt passed away? What happens next for Hanna?