We hope these questions help guide your group's discussion of The Funeral Crashers, a delightfully heartwarming story of four or more funerals and at least one wedding from bestselling author Joanna Nell.
Have you read any other books by Joanna Nell? If so, how were they similar or different to The Funeral Crashers?
Do you think the cover accurately reflects the book? If so, how do you think it’s particularly evocative?
Do you think the Emily Dickinson epigraph sets the tone for the book? What are your thoughts on the chapter headings? How did they affect your reading experience?
Which genre do you think The Funeral Crashers fits into? What novels would you compare it to? Delve into genre specifics if applicable.
Do you think Joanna Nell's depiction of the various settings is authentic? Is the setting similar or different to any places you’ve visited or lived in?
Discuss the book's core themes.
Select a quote from The Funeral Crashers as a discussion catalyst.
How do Martin and Grace grow and change as a result of the events of the novel? Did your opinion of them change as the book progressed?
Did you see any of the book’s turning points coming? Did any revelation surprise you more than the others?
What did you think of the ending? Did it surprise you? Did you feel everything was resolved?
What might the future look like for Martin and Grace?