The Seven Year Slip

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• The Seven Year Slip blends the genres of romance and magical realism. How did you feel about this combination of genres? Were there any moments in the plot that you think blended these elements better or worse than others?
• Did you expect Clementine and Iwan to overcome the barriers presented by the time difference? Were there any points in the novel you thought they might not end up together?
• Do you believe in time slips? Do Poston’s descriptions of the time slip in apartment B4 influence your views on their probability?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Have you ever felt burnout or lost interest in a career like Clementine did? How did you feel in this situation? If you were in Clementine’s position, would you have quit without a precise career plan in place?
• Is there something you’re as passionate about as Iwan is about cooking? Would you ever consider turning this passion into a career and, if so, do you think it would change your relationship with that passion?
• Have you ever felt yourself torn between the past and the present? Could you relate to Clementine’s separation of her past and present selves?
• Has there ever been a time when you chose security over happiness? How do you feel about Clementine’s wish to stay stagnant rather than risk changing her life for the better?
• Clementine often reflects on the woman she was before Analea’s death and how she misses that person.