On a Quiet Street

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• How does the domestic thriller show women as being united with one another against the violence they may face from the men they love (or are supposed to love), such as husbands or sons?
• Do you feel that justice is adequately served at the end of the novel? Why or why not?
• How did plot twists affect your reading experience? Did you ever feel that you knew the answer to the mystery of who killed Caleb? Were you right or wrong?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Have you ever been curious about your neighbor’s lives? What sparked this curiosity?
• Would you ever relocate (or have you ever relocated) for a romantic partner? Discuss why you think this is a worthwhile risk or one that you would not take.
• The main female characters in this novel rely on other women in their lives for strength, support, and affection. What female friendships bring you succor? What value do you get from those relationships?
• Paige forgives Nicola and protects her, even after knowing Nicola killed Caleb. Do you think you would be able to forgive someone who harmed someone you love, even if they had reasonable motivations?

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