Discussion questions for book club: All Val's Men
Suggested questions:
1. Do you think that Horatio is an ambitious person?
2. Why does Horatio not fit in his department as well as Max?
3. What lesson has Horatio learned at the end of the novel?
4. Why does Zolanda not take any actions to befriend Carlos?
5. Why does Zolanda want to take on leadership positions?
6. Is Zolanda fair when she sets conditions for Horatio at the end of the story?
7. Is Ludo immature for his age?
8. Why does Ludo feel the need to stand up for his friends?
9. Does Ludo communicate well with the rest of his family?
10. Is Kimmi very soft-hearted towards Horatio in the early part of the story?
11. Why does Kimmi not confront Horatio during the anniversary party?
12. How has Kimmi changed at the end of the story?
13. Is Jethro naive to expect that Valencia will be his girlfriend?
14. Is Jethro very reticent about his breakup with Valencia?
15. How do you rate his relationship with his siblings?
