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Roommates wanted

by Lisa Jewell

Having created a refuge in a rambling house for five misfits, failed poet Toby Dobbs finds the financial strain beyond his means and turns for advice to neighbor Leah Pilgrim, who helps him devise a plan to render his roommates independent.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?