Printable Book Club Questions for The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr

The books starts off with Sophie’s birthday party, which ends up being the worst birthday that someone can have. Let’s discuss the opening scenes. How did you feel as you read it?
Let’s talk more about the betrayal from Gabe. What the hell was going on with him? What would you have done/said to Gabe if you were Sophie?
The betrayal isn’t just from her husband but also secrets from Samantha and Lauren. Sophie even remarks that the betrayal from her friends is worst than from her husband. Do you agree with her on that? Why do you think her friends kept the affair between Lauren and Gabe a secret?
Sophie leaves behind Chicago to be with her daughter Ava in France. And Ava is also in crisis: she thinks she might be pregnant with her teacher’s child. How do you think Sophie handled all of that?
Eventually, Sophie finds herself in the artistic hub of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. This is where she really embraces temptations and unearths her sensuality with the younger couple Jean-Paul and Lea. Let’s discuss how Sophie gave into her desires. How did it change her?
Sophie also reclaims her passion for sculpting. Why do you think Sophie stopped sculpting—was it just because of injury to her hands or was it something more? Why is now the right time for her to get back into it?
What did you think about all the scenes dedicated to art and with Nathalie as Sophie works on the sculpture?
What are some of the key things that Sophie learned about herself on this journey in France?
Sophie return to Chicago is quite eventful: she finds out the truth behind Lauren’s affair with Gabe and that Lauren actually had a crush on Sophie along. And Sophie sleeps with Gabe for one last time. What did you think about this visit? In what ways did it provide closure for Sophie?
The story finishes with Nathalie and Sophie’s sculpture, Eve, on full display for the world to see. And we also learn that Sophie plans to stay in France for the intermediate future. Let’s talk about how France became a home for her.
And now let’s discuss her potential new love interest: Luc! What do you think about this romance?
What does the term “Unbreakable” mean in the context of this story?
If this novel is made into a movie or TV series, who would you cast for the lead roles (Sophie, Gabe, Ava, Olivier and Luc)?