- What is your overall opinion of Lauren? How did she grow from the beginning of the novel to the end?
- Why do you think this endless supply of husbands is happening to her? What is she supposed to learn from this experience?
- How would you have reacted if you were Lauren?
- Oftentimes, she doesn’t give the new husband much of a chance and sends him right back to the attic. What was she searching for in a partner?
- Who are some of the more memorable husbands?
- Carter is the husband Lauren felt the most chemistry with and grieves a bit when it ends. Why was she so drawn to Carter?
- Let’s talk about what happened when she went to Carter in Denver. Why do you think this version of Carter was so different from the one in the past?
- Eventually, she meets another person like her—Bohai—who is also cycling through spouses. What was your impression of their dynamic? Why didn’t they pursue a romance?
- What made Lauren eventually to decide to burn the house, and the magical attic? Do you think her and Sam will last? What happens next for them?
- What would you say is the overall message of the story?
- Would you cast for some of the main roles if they turn this novel into a feature film?
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
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