The Girl You Left Behind
by Jojo Moyes
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Almost a century later, and Sophie's portrait hangs in the home of Liv Halston, a wedding gift from her young husband before he died. A chance encounter reveals the painting's true worth, and its troubled history. A history that is about to resurface and turn Liv's life upside down all over again . . .
In 'The Girl You Left Behind' two young women, separated by a century, are united in their determination to fight for what they love most - whatever the cost.
Discussion questions for The Girl You Left Behind
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The portrait acts as a powerful link between Sophie and Liv across a century. In what ways does this single object connect their experiences, struggles, and ultimately, their determination to fight for what they love?
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The description hints at Sophie making a "dark and terrible decision" under the duress of war. What kinds of impossible choices do you imagine she faced, and how does the novel explore the moral compromises people might be forced to make for survival or love in extreme circumstances?
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The Kommandant's dangerous obsession with Sophie's portrait is a key plot point. What do you think draws him so powerfully to the painting, and what does this reveal about the subjective power of art to evoke desire, memory, or even a sense of ownership?
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