April Selection
THE MAID by Nita Prose

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid
“Gran used to say, Never mind what others think; it's what you think that matters. And I agree. One must live by their own moral code, not follow like a sheep blindly.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid

Discussion Questions

Book Club Questions for The Maid
  1. Let’s first talk in-depth about Molly. It appears she’s on the autism spectrum, although it’s never specifically said. What are your thoughts about Molly, her interactions with others and how you feel about her as a protagonist as a whole?
  2. Why was working in the maid service industry the right fit for Molly?
  3. Molly’s Gran helped interpret the world for her. How did things change for Molly after her Gran passed away?
  4. Who did you first think was responsible for Mr. Black’s death?
  5. Why was Molly the main suspect?
  6. Why did Giselle take a special interest in Molly? Do you believe they were truly friends? Why did Molly tell Giselle to leave the country after the arrest of Rodney?
  7. How did this experience—being the number one murder suspect to opening herself up to newfound friends—help Molly grow and understand actions by others a bit more?
  8. What are your thoughts about the romance with Juan Manuel?
  9. Who was your favorite side character and why?
  10. So the big twist is that Molly knew more than she let on. Mr. Black’s first wife is the one who killed him. Why did Molly cover up for Mrs. Black? What was behind the sort-of kinship Molly felt with Mrs. Black?
  11. What did you think about the ending overall? What’s next for Molly?
  12. How do you interpret the quote we are all the same in different ways?
  13. What were some of your other favorite Gran quotes?
  14. Florence Pugh will star in the film version of this novel. What do you think about the casting?