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I like the fact that Decker has similarities to Jack Reacher, my favorite literary character. Literacy/English Language Development (ELD). Eventually, his state of being reaches a point that he feels ashamed of what his wife and child would think of him, and he sets up running a PI business out of his Residence Inn room. How did you first become interested in writing? Readers’ questions about Memory Man (Amos Decker, #1). Barbara. As a child I never shut up, always telling these outrageous tall tales. 25. Plus the driving time lines make more sense for Iowa. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Depending on the day, my answer could change. We admired the courage that would have taken to do this, especially since his memory of that horrible day are a constant presence for him. We talked about how timely this aspect of the book was with today’s concerns about concussions, etc. Anyone has book discussion questions about Memory Man? They essentially relive it in every way – good, or in many cases in this story, extremely bad. David Baldacci: Q & A on Memory Man May 29, 2015 // Interviews // books / crime and thriller / David Baldacci / interviews Our Digital Author of the month for May, David Baldacci, has written an impressive 27 novels in his career, including mostly crime and thrillers and 4 children’s books. Can bring back Amos Decker again!? The book was ok but not at all in the league of the Puller and Robie series, or the Camel Club for that matter. He’s the most unique character I’ve ever written. All David's work is stunning, but the thing I love best about this new series is his complex hero.

Click on the title of a book to see the discussion questions. But if a writer doesn’t stretch, he withers. We caught up with David to hear more about his new book and life before becoming a writer. His motivation definitely increases when the case leads the FBI to his family’s killer and his determination to finally get justice for them. If so thank you, I used more than the dictionary to learn more about brain injuries. We reserve the right to remove any objectionable content posted at any time, without warning. Thank you Our meeting for  November is on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00,p.m. We meet in a private Facebook group and chat about a new book every month. The Dark & Stormy Book Club - Interesting Mystery podcasts! It’s like picking a favorite child. This meant that we could put on our critical reviewer hats more firmly as he was a very well-established writer when this book came out. It was not her typical cup of mystery tea – and she ended up really liking it, and that having this happen was a major motivation for why she joined MAF! At the same time a mass shooting at the local high school devastates the town and Decker is call in to help with the investigation.

His synesthesia means he sees colors when he’s looking at numbers. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

How well do you think the author built the world in the book? We announce the book selection on the first Monday of the month and discuss on the last Monday of the month at 9:00pm … 14 questions answered. First and foremost is its exploration of what it might be like to have to live with hyperthymesia and synesthesia, as the hero, Amos Decker has done. One night he comes home to find his family has been murdered. 22. Fortunately, I can now do it for a living. After losing his job as a detective as his life spiralled out of control, he’s forced to pull himself together when his former partner Mary Lancaster tells him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family. Did this book seem realistic?

(Lee Child series) Large men, personality quirks, Could it be Burlington, Iowa? 23. My mother finally gave me a journal and told me to start writing some of it down. This meant that we could put on our critical reviewer hats more firmly as he was a very well-established writer when this book came out.

John Irving, John LeCarre, Agatha Christie, Walker Percy, William Styron, Patricia Highsmith, JK Rowling, JRR Tolkien, Eric Ambler, Harper Lee, Flannery O’Connor and Eudora Welty among others. (This is particularly true with the one involving the address to a place that is critical to solving the case.).

Lines and paragraphs break automatically. It takes 4 hours to get to Indiana, and 3 more to get to Chicago but according to Mapquest it is a 15 hour drive. Did the characters seem believable to you? [I just finished reading this - it was just ok. Can someone tell me if I understand the motive correctly... she killed all those people just because Amos said he wanted to be a cop?? Decker has to find out if the man is telling the truth.

So can you tell us a bit more about Memory Man? For a time he was homeless and aimless. ©2020 Lisle Library District. We have published a new cookies policy, which you should read to find out more about the cookies we use. Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get … I may be biased, but Mom's Book Nook is the best online moms book club you'll find. That can't be the motive can it????? "What was your initial reaction to the book? Sixteen months after his family’s murder a man walks into the police station and confesses to the crime. Did they remind you of anyone? My husband is very upset with the comments on page 86 about the character who has perfect attendance and somehow missed a test. For Amos, the hyperthymesia has meant that he constantly relives the day he came home to find his brother-in-law, wife, and child murdered. Which series do you most enjoy re-visiting? We found there was much to appreciate and to discuss with this novel. Trace Evidence: Casts of Characters & Other Fun Mystery Links! We enjoyed the puzzle aspects to the story which is not common in thriller/suspense stories – but worked very well here. The WHSmith Blog Cookie Policy: To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies. What do you think? Book Club Discussion Questions for Fiction.

26. © 1999 - 2019 WHSmith and all its suppliers, Reproduction or transmission of all or part of the content of this site in any medium, by electronic means or otherwise, without the written permission of the owner, is prohibited. Using blog.whsmith.co.uk means you agree to our use of cookies. February 19, 2020June 4, 2020  /  Interviews, December 10, 2019January 22, 2020  /  Interviews, March 7, 2018March 6, 2018  /  Interviews, January 25, 2018January 25, 2018  /  Interviews, November 21, 2017November 20, 2017  /  Interviews. What did you love best? Reader Q&A, When is the next Puller book coming out? Want to see these questions in action, and join a fun monthly online book club (no awkward silences, promise!)? Plus the driving time. 24. ONE OF DAVID BALDACCI'S BEST, THE MAN IS A GENIUS, ONLY A VERY FEW LIKE HIM STILL AROUND.

Ask the Author. There was much discussion about this criminal’s partner in crime and whether there might have been a different way to deal with that character. I had to get out of my comfort zone to write this. Known for their gripping pace and vivid characters, David’s international bestsellers are hugely popular and his first novel Absolute Power was even made into a successful motion picture directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.

Was one of the reasons for this story to educate the readers?

(For discussion questions for the Harry Potter books, click here.) Decker spirals out of control, loses his job and becomes homeless. that football players in particular endure. Larger population than Burlington, Ohio. We found his relationships with former colleges on the force to be realistic and touching, since both his ex-partner and his ex-boss are trying their best to keep him working and motivated.

All postings are public, thus viewable by the entire Web community. In his latest book Memory Man, the first in the new Decker and Lancaster series, David introduces us to Amos Decker, a man who nearly lost everything when his wife and only daughter were murdered in their home. or some made up Burlington? This November MAF met to discuss Memory Man by David Baldacci. Anyone has questions for the book discussion for the Memory Man? Anyone else have a problem with this? I did and when my pen hit the paper I was hooked for life. We thought this journey was suspenseful and well-constructed, although we had a couple of issues with how a fellow sufferer of hyperthymesia was handled. The book was greatly enjoyed by all who attended, and one member said that the only reason she read the book was because the group had picked it.

Listed here are discussion questions for the books the Galesburg Public Library adult book clubs have read recently. We encourage the personal expression of opinions, but ask that anyone posting please be respectful of the opinions of the Lisle Library District. Larger population than Burlington, Ohio. This is the first book of David Baldacci's new series. 0 members have read this book With over 110 million copies of his novels in print, David Baldacci is one of the most widely read storytellers in the world. It was our first experience with this author, so we picked a book that was first in a series, as opposed to his first book. This November MAF met to discuss Memory Man by David Baldacci. My question is for the author. I became a lawyer to support myself and my family while I was trying to build a career in writing. New evidence links the murders to a recent case of a school shooting and Amos is forced to confront his memories to help solve the case.

Amos Decker had a traumatic brain injury on a football field and came out of it with hyperthemesia meaning he can’t forget anything. I wasn't sure if I was going to read the book at all, but now I'd like to read p. 86! Book Club Questions Book Club Discussion Questions. or ask your favorite author a question with You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Both of these conditions are a direct result of his having taken a life-threatening hit during his first professional football game. Large enough to actually have a "downtown" and "suburbs". Now he introduces a startling, original new character: a man with perfect memory who must solve his own family's murder. While we aren’t sure we like the notion that Amos may continue to work with Alex Jamison since she’s treated him so poorly in the past – but we’re willing to give her a second chance in future books! View cookies policy. It was our first experience with this author, so we picked a book that was first in a series, as opposed to his first book. The most recent titles are first on the list. 777 Front Street Lisle, IL 60532 | Phone: 630-971-1675 | Fax: 630-971-1701 | Hours: M-F 11:00am-9:00pm, SAT 10:00am-5:00pm, SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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