Reader, I Murdered Him Podcast Book Club discussion

Welcome to our discussion of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley! Below are some questions to get the discussion started, but feel free to bring up any topics you’d like to discuss.

What does the character of Flavia de Luce reveal about the role of children in society during the time period in which Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is set?

How does author Alan Bradley use the setting of Buckshaw and the surrounding village to create a sense of place and atmosphere in the novel?

Discuss the theme of family dynamics and relationships in Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, particularly in regards to the relationship between Flavia and her sisters.

Analyze the character of the murder victim, and discuss how their death affects the other characters in the novel.

In what ways does Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie blur the line between traditional genre fiction and literary fiction?