Printable Book Club Questions for The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

Why did Vanessa decide to reside on Eris? What was it about the island that appealed to her?
In her will, she left all her valuable artwork to the Fairburn Foundation, despite the fact she had a contentious relationship with the Foundation’s leader, Douglas. Why did Vanessa leave her artwork to the foundation and not to Grace?
What was your impression of Becker overall as a character? Why was he is enamored with Vanessa’s work?
We learn that Becker and Helena had an affair when she was married to Sebastian, Becker’s boss but also his friend. Why do you think the author felt it was important to include this side plot?
When question arises about one of Vanessa’s art pieces and if it contains a real human bone, Sebastian asks Becker to meet with Grace who lives at Vanessa’s home in Eris. Why did Sebastian send Becker instead of going himself?
A big chunk of the novel is dedicated to Grace and her backstory. Why was there so much focus on her looks and people calling her ugly? Was the author trying to convey some message about beauty and power struggles?
How do you view Vanessa and Grace’s relationship?
What did you think about the subplot involving Vanessa’s missing husband, Julian?
Is Grace an unreliable narrator?
When did you suspect there was something more sinister about Grace?
Do you believe Helena and Sebastian were having an affair as Sebastian’s mother claims?
Now to the ending. Lots of reveals: the bone was indeed human, but it was not Julian. It’s revealed to belong to a past potential romantic love interest for Grace. But Grace also killed Julian in an effort to keep Vanessa for herself. And when Becker starts to connect the dots, Grace kills him. She drugged Becker and put him in his car the water and…that’s it. What are your thoughts about the ending?
Will Grace ever get caught? What was Grace’s motivation behind her actions?