Literary Adventure discussion

1. Vivian Apple at the End of the World is a young adult novel. Do you find the portrayal of teens, especially teen girls, to be realistic or contrived?

2. Katie Coyle noted that she intended to Vivian Apple at the End of the World to be a feminist book. Do you think it is "feminist" or not? Does that change the tone of the book?

3. Vivian Apple at the End of the World is a book about a spiritual journey, much like Tantric Coconuts, another February read. However, one main character is a middle aged man, the other is a teen girl. Did you prefer one book more? Why?

4. Religion, politics and money are all topics to avoid in polite conversation. Coyle discusses them all. Does this make the novel more interesting or not?

5. Vivian Apple at the End of the World has a sequel, Vivian Versus America. Will you read it? Why or why not?