Printable Book Club Questions for The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

Why did Elin decide to accept Issac’s invitation to the engagement party despite being estranged?
What did you think about the setting—the Sanatorium and the location in the Swiss Alps? How did it help add to the mystery/creepy vibe of the story? Would you ever stay in a Sanatorium hotel?
There was a lot of outrage in the town with the decision to turn the Sanatorium into a hotel. What is your opinion on taking places like that and repurposing into vacation destinations?
Elin and Isaac share a dark past—their brother Sam tragically died when they were kids. And Elin had suspicions that Isaac was involved. First, let’s talk about how this tragedy ended up influencing Elin’s decision to become a detective.
Did you believe that Isaac had murdered Sam and possibly Laure?
Elin is on leave from her job as a detective after a case went wrong. But once Laure goes missing, she taps right back into her skills to try and solve the mystery. What did you think of Elin’s detective skills?
Who did you initially suspect was behind the murders?
It turns out that Sam’s death was an accident, however, Elin witnessed it happen but was too much in shock to help him. How did learning the truth change everything for Elin?
We eventually learn that this Sanatorium actually conducted horrific experiments on women. Let’s talk about our thoughts regarding this.
What did you think about the reveal that Cecile was behind the murders and her reasoning for doing so?
What happens next for Elin, Will and Isaac? Will Elin and Issac now have a better relationship going forward?
Who is stalking Elin in the epilogue? Would you read a sequel of this story?