Book Club Discussion Questions for 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith

1. Give the book a grade and justify it with your fellow book clubbers.

2. Have you read any of J.K. Rowling's other post-Harry Potter books?

3. Why did J.K. Rowling use a pseudonym for this novel? Did she achieve the goal of this plan?

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4. Were you surprised by the ending? Why or why not?

5. Did you find Robin relatable?

6. Mental health issues (PTSD, depression, addiction, bipolar) was a major theme throughout the book. How did these conditions blind or aid each character?

7. Who would you want to play each character in a movie?

8. The cover art confused some of us. What did you think of it?

- Cameron