House of Glass

1. What would you do if you were in the same situation as Stella - working with a family keeping secrets? What do you think she did wrong, and what did she do right?

2. Rose is a child and seems old due to her experiences. In your opinion, does her wisdom protect her or make her more vulnerable?

3. Beth's choices mix love with moral ambiguity as she conceals the truth to safeguard Rose. If you were in her position, would you protect your child rather than be honest? Where should a parent draw the line in their child's protection?

4. Ian struggles with his identity because of his wealthy background and responsibilities as a father and husband. How does this influence his choices, and are his actions reasonable, or do they worsen things?

5. Harriet's actions raise questions about evil as she manipulates situations to protect her lifestyle. Does this justify her behavior?

6. Did you correctly predict the killer's true identity? What red herrings or clues did you catch?

7. Stella is troubled about the prospect of taking on Rose's case but decides to do so after observing her behavior. What would you have done in her situation if you were a qualified best-interest attorney?

8. This novel contains serious depictions of issues like child abuse, neglect, trauma, addiction, and death. What were the most emotionally intense moments of the book for you, and why?

9. What is your opinion of the Barclay family? Did their problems resonate with you? Why or why not?

10. How do class and wealth affect how characters are treated and their decisions in House of Glass?

Book Club Talking Points:
"House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen.This book examines class inequality, childhood trauma, and how privilege can distort truth and justice- all in a very accessible way. It touches on real - world issues like bias, child advocacy, and mental health, making the story relevant and discussion-worthy.