Audrey Niffenegger's romantic novel The Time Traveler's Wife tells the tender story of Henry and Clare, a married couple, whose relationship is as unique as is every love affair. Niffenegger takes the concept of time out of the linear sequence that we are familiar with, and turns it inside out and upside down. Bookclub-in-a-Box explores both inside and outside the boundaries of Niffenegger's concepts of love, relationships and time. The exploration looks at how the author's narrative structure and her symbols highlight the circular nature of time and interconnected lives. The discussion guide will also look at why this novel is often categorized as science fiction. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.

Suggested Book Club Questions for Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife":

• Did Marilyn Herbert emphasize any specific themes throughout Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife"? What do you think Marilyn Herbert is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife"? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" reveal Marilyn Herbert's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Marilyn Herbert is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Marilyn Herbert's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife":

• Did Marilyn Herbert make persuasive arguments in Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife"? Did Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife"?
• How does Marilyn Herbert present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Marilyn Herbert biased within Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife"? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" make you want to read next? Why?