Long Life? is provocative, thoughtful, suspenseful and fast-paced. In short, it's everything a book club needs to have a great read and a lively meeting. Use the guide below to lead your club in a discussion about Long Life?.
- Do you believe the hope and promise of cryonics will ever be realized, that is, will we ever be able to freeze a person's body and reanimate that person at a later time?
- Is this something you would desire for yourself or your family members? Why or why not?
- Do you have any moral or religious objections to cryonics? If so, please elaborate.
- Which characters in the book do you admire, and why?
- Which characters do you dislike, and why?
- How did the author help you understand the motivations and code of conduct for each character?
- There was a lot of humor in the book. Which of the humorous scenarios or characters did you enjoy the most? Why?
- Was there anything you learned about the law or science that intrigued or surprised you? If so, elaborate.
- Do you think Judge Fox handled the case well? Should he have recused himself because of his wife's condition?
- Were you in any way offended by the relationship between the judge and his assistant, Molly McCall?
- If you were accused of a crime, which lawyer would you want
representing you - Max Aranow, Joe Purcell, Scott Novak or Linda Perez?
- If you were on the jury, would you vote to convict or acquit? Explain your reasons.
- Are there any final thoughts or other topics people would like to discuss?