Sleuth work: The Wisdom of Gamache in A Better Man: Identify phrases in this book that embrace Gamache’s approach to life. ONLY comment with the phrase! Discussion of the selected phrase will take place next week after Louise reveals her phrase.

Identify a passage or scene that embraces the spirit of Three Pines in A Better Man. What does the phrase or scene mean to you? How does it inspire you?

What’s your favourite passage or scene that demonstrates Louise’s humour in A Better Man?

Identify a passage or scene that demonstrates an insight into human nature in A Better Man. Discuss the quote or scene and what it means to you or how it has impacted you.

In A Better Man, did you pick up on any historical or geographical details of interest? Tell us about it and what you appreciated learning about in A Better Man.

Tell us about your favourite food moment in A Better Man! Has the food in this book inspired you to try a new dish or bake/cook something new?

Discuss The Wisdom of Gamache phrase chosen by Louise. What does this phrase mean to you? How does it inspire you?

The tension of the investigation is amplified by the Bella Bella’s rising shores: “Until this day, the villagers had considered the Bella Bella a friendly, gentle presence. It would never hurt them. Now it was as though someone they thought they knew well, someone they loved and trusted, had turned on them.”

Compare and contrast the social media shaming of Clara and Gamache, highlighted with #MorrowSucks and #GamacheSux at the start of chapters. What similarities and differences exist between these two online campaigns?