52 pages 1 hour read

Nicholas Sparks

The Wish

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Book Club Questions

General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Discuss Sparks’s plot twist that Mark is Maggie’s child. How does the reveal of the mother-child bond impact their relationship? In what ways does it deepen the emotional impact for the reader? 

2. Read Sparks’s novel A Walk to Remember. Compare and contrast his exploration of illness, death, and grief in each story. How does Sparks give each novel a “happy ending” despite the death of the protagonist?

Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. How do you feel about the novel’s handling of teen pregnancy? Discuss how it connected to, challenged, and/or reinforced your personal thoughts and experiences.

2. Have you ever experienced the type of love that Maggie experiences with Bryce? How do your personal experiences impact your understanding of their relationship? Do you think Maggie regretted her decision to leave?

3. For Maggie, personal connection is a key component of her ability to cope—both in Ocracoke and with her illness. How is this similar or different to your own coping strategies during difficult times? 

4. Photography is a vital part of Maggie’s life with Bryce and in her career.

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