Bright Young Women

1. General Impressions 

Objective: Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• What do you think about the way the novel treated women and their stories? Did you relate to any of the women in the novel?
• What did you know about Ted Bundy’s murders before reading the novel? How did it affect your reading experience?
• Knoll uses elements from various genres, including true crime and memoir. What genre would you consider this novel?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

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

• Have you ever told the truth and not been believed? Do you think your word was taken more or less seriously because of your gender?
• How do you feel about true crime stories? If you enjoy them, what is it that appeals to you, and are there particular kinds of stories you find more compelling? If you don’t like the genre, why? 
• Have you encountered any other fictionalized depictions of these murders? If so, did they impact the way you looked at the stories of characters like Pamela and Tina?
• Do you think the characters in the novel got what they deserved? Were you hoping for a different ending?
• What emotions did you feel while reading this novel? Were there any parts that made you more emotional than others? 

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