Author Pam Jenoff conducted considerable research into Jewish circus dynasties, which has enabled her to provide the grainy details of circus life. Talk about the development of the Noa and Astrid's relationship, on the ropes and off.ĥ. What prompts Noa to save a half-dead?ģ.What do you make of Astrid, whose voice alternates with Noa's? How has her tumultuous past shaped her character, especially in terms of her ability to trust others?Ĥ. Talk about the horror of that scene in the "nursery car" (which is historically accurate). But he moves closer, nuzzling against my neck. I am unfamiliar with infants and I hold him at arm's length now, like a dangerous animal. Noa gives her newborn away but remains bereft by the loss and tormented by visions of the child. We'll add the author's questions if and when they're available in the meantime, use our LitLovers talking points to start a discussion for The Orphan's Tale.
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