READING GROUP COMPANION

1. Which female character ended up being the most notorious gold digger? Why?

2. Which character experienced the most significant transformation? Explain.

3. Does Paulette’s family history explain and/or excuse her behavior?

4. Was Lauren to blame for her family’s escalating problems by failing to address or acknowledge them?

5. Truth be told, aren’t most people gold diggers to one extent or another? After all, who digs for dirt?

6. Is there a difference between gold diggers and people who simply want to marry well, or increase their lot in life? What is that difference?

7. How far did Gillian fall from Imelda’s tree?

8. Was it wrong for Lauren to mislead Max about her fertility?

9. Can men be gold diggers? Is Max one?

10. Who do you think really tampered with Paulette’s car?