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Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand

More discussion at bookclubchat.com. These questions contain major spoilers.

  1. Why was Swan Song the right title for her last novel set in Nantucket?
  2. Do you have a favorite novel of hers? Where does this novel stack up to some of her other ones?
  3. Why do you think she decided to focus on the returning characters of Chief of Police Ed, Blond Sharon and Fast Eddie? Do you wish she would have included other beloved characters as well?
  4. What were your overall thoughts on the Richardsons’ storyline? Did you like that a new couple was thrown in the mix or would you have preferred to have keep reading about well-known characters in her series?
  5. Why was the town so smitten with this new couple? Did you enjoy reading about all their extravagant parties?
  6. Oftentimes the narrative follows Coco’s perspective. What were your thoughts on Coco as a whole and her dreams of being a screenwriter?
  7. What did you make of the dynamic between Leslee and Coco?
  8. Regarding Blond Sharon, did you like her romance with Romeo? Do you feel they are a good fit?
  9. Who did you think started the fire at the Richardsons? And what did you suspect happened to Coco? Were you surprised by all the revelations?
  10. Do you believe Leslee pushed Coco, or did Coco jumped off the boat herself? If it was the latter, why would Coco jump off the boat?
  11. We eventually learn that Coco wrote a screenplay based on her experiences with the Richardsons, which becomes a huge success. What did you think about this ending for Coco?
  12. The story ends at Ed’s retirement party, but it seems he’s suffering another heart attack at the end. Did Ed pass away or do you think he survived?
  13. What are your thoughts on Elin’s Nantucket series as a whole? Why do you feel her stories are so popular and everlasting?

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