"That Old Cape Magic" by Richard Russo - Book Club Discussion Questions
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo is a short novel about Jack and Joy Griffin's marriage. Use these book club discussion questions on That Old Cape Magic to lead your reading group into the book.
Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions on That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo reveal details about the novel. Finish the book before reading on.
- Do you recognize Jack's parents? Have you ever met people like them?
- Who do you relate to most: Jack or Joy in terms of how they view their relationship with their spouse?
- Do your parents hold the same sway over your relationships as Jack's do?
- Whose family do you relate to more? Jack's or Joy's?
- What do you make of Jack's decision to return to L.A.?
- Did the love triangle feel authentic or forced to you?
- What purpose do you think the character of Sunny Kim serves?
- What was the part or aspect of the novel that you laughed at the most?
- Could you read the message at the bar before Russo revealed it? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
- Rate That Old Cape Magic 1 to 5.