This book features many philosophies and themes. What do you believe is the most important lesson in the story? Why?

Several characters claim that Africa has taken ownership of the souls of all the members of the Price family. Do you agree or disagree? Why not?

Nathan Price’s mission was ultimately a failure. Was there any point in the story where you feel the outcome could have been recoverable if he had made a different choice? If so, where and why? If not, why not?