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Seasons Greetings and welcome to the December 2012 Reading Circle for The Vanishing Act by Mette Jakobsen **It is assumed that you have read the book before reading posts in this thread, as the discussion might give away crucial points, and the continuous use of spoiler tags might hinder fluent reading of posts** Waterstone's Synopsis: This is a story about a snow-covered island you won't find on any map. It's the story of a girl, Minou. A year ago, her mother walked out into the rain and never came back. It's about a magician and a priest and a dog called No Name. It's about a father's endless hunt for the truth. It's about a dead boy who listens, and Minou's search for her mother's voice. It's a story of how even the most isolated places have their own secrets. It's a story you will never forget :snowflake: Here are some basic questions but feel free to write your thoughts down in whichever way you prefer. 1- Who was your favourite character and who was your least favourite? 2- Was there a particular part you enjoyed more than the rest? 3- This is Mette Jakobsen's debut novel .. would you read her again? 4- Were there any parts/ideas you struggled with? 5- Do you enjoy books narrated by children and did you find Minou believable? 6- The narrative is quite sparse and the characters few, did you find it easy to engage in the story? 7- What did you make of the theme of logical thinking (Papa) versus imagination (Mama) which played a part in Minou's struggle to come to terms with the loss of her Mama? 8- The dead boy, why do you think the author put him in the story? 9- Did you approve of the ending? 10- Overall was reading the book an enjoyable experience? 11- Would you recommend the book and if so to whom?