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  One of the most controversial aspects of Sugar: A Hawaiian Novel has been the fact that Lili went out and married a man, who was a ne'r-do-well. Do you think she got what she deserved, or were there some underlying, mitigating circumstances?
Blog 070712B
  When the author wrote Sugar, he didn't realize until after he had finished and discussed his book many times over that he had written about himself. Do you think that psychological and sexual abuse have enough in common to support this conclusion?
Blog 070712C
  The author has posted a mission statement on his website. In your opinion, does the work listed in the domestic violence pages tend to meet the goals stated? If not, what suggestions do you have?

   
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  When George (pronounced Gay-org) first appeared in Sugar, then reappeared in Spice, did you suspect him of being the ruthless character he turned out to be? Do you think Lili did? If not, why not?
Blog 070712E
  Will Lili (AKA Sugar) ever find and marry a decent person, such as Izzy?
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  The author had a very strong point to make in Spice: An Island Intrigue. It was the central theme of the novel. What was it? How skillfully do you think it was developed?

   
     
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  One of the most controversial aspects of Sugar: A Hawaiian Novel has been the fact that Lili went out and married a man, who was a ne'r-do-well. Do you think she got what she deserved, or were there some underlying, mitigating circumstances?
Blog 070712H
  When the author wrote Sugar, he didn't realize until after he had finished and discussed his book many times over that he had written about himself. Do you think that psychological and sexual abuse have enough in common to support this conclusion?
Blog 070712I
  The author has posted a mission statement on his website. In your opinion, does the work listed in the domestic violence pages tend to meet the goals stated? If not, what suggestions do you have?

   
     
     
     
     

 

 

   
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