Since You've Been Gone

Discussion questions for Since You've Been Gone

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1. 1

   How does Emily and Sloane’s friendship dynamic at the start of the novel reflect the ways we sometimes rely on others to define our identities, and have you ever had a friend who pushed you completely out of your comfort zone?

2. 2

   Sloane disappears without a word, leaving behind only a list, which forces Emily to confront her absence; how do you think sudden, unexplained absences change the way we view the people we thought we knew best?

3. 3

   The summer list serves as both a mystery to solve and a catalyst for personal growth—if a close friend suddenly left you a similar list of challenging tasks, which item do you think would be the hardest for you to tackle?

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