Ask for Andrea

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• Ask for Andrea features police and detectives working to solve murders but focuses primarily on those who were murdered. To what extent is the novel still a thriller? Did you find its use of suspense effective? Why or why not? 
• Which of the three narrators was your favorite and why? Did you find any of the narrators difficult to connect or sympathize with, and if so, why? 
• Have you read other books featuring ghosts or supernatural figures? Do you typically like or dislike the inclusion of supernatural elements in the books you read? What was the effect in this novel?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

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

• Despite James’s ability to deceive, some characters do find him unsettling. Have you ever had a negative response to someone without knowing why? Where do you think the feeling came from? How would you change your behavior if someone inexplicably gave you a bad feeling?
• While April is portrayed as a passive and submissive character for most of the novel, she displays courage and resilience once she understands that she needs to protect her children.