What do you think was the theme of Pacific Hope?  Why do you think so?

Might there have been others?

If you were Kate, and you found the pictures in the mail, what would you have done?

Did you find her emotions believable?

Which character did you sympathize with most – early in the book? 

What about later on?

How did you find yourself responding to Kate’s parents?

Would you have chosen to sail with Mike?  Should Kate have gone?

When did you have the “mystery” figured out?

If you are married, did you learn anything about your relationship with your spouse?

If you could change anything about the book, what would you change?