Printable Book Club Questions for Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty

What were your first impressions of Hannah? Did that change at all as the story went on?
Why do you think she was drawn to India? Now let’s talk about our first impressions of India.
Both women are keeping big secrets about their past. Let’s first discuss what our theories were with relation to these secrets. Were you right, wrong, didn’t have any idea, etc.?
India incorporates an old-fashion letter style to express her truth to Simon. Why did India chose this style? Do you ever write letters anymore?
We eventually find out much more about Hannah and that she left behind her husband and children. After the birth of her second boy, it sounds like Hannah suffered from undiagnosed postpartum depression. Do you think her husband should have been more aware? What do you think Hannah could have done differently? Let’s talk about why Hannah decided she must leave her family behind for their safety.
Do you think Hannah would have jumped off the building if it wasn’t for India?
What did you think about Hannah’s return to Australia and her husband Liam’s reaction?
We eventually find out that Hannah and India are connected more than expected—Simon turns out to be Hannah’s stepbrother. What did you think about all these connections?
We also learn that India lied and that she is suffering from terminal cancer. It’s quite a heartbreaking turn in the story—does anyone want to share their thoughts about that section?
What happens next for Hannah and her family? Do you think her and Liam are in it for the long haul?
Let’s talk about the ways that Hannah and India both learned from each other.
What does the title mean in relation to the story?