Christmas Train (Baldacci)

Discussion Questions
1. What is Tom Langdon’s first impression of train travel in the United States?

2. What role do Regina and Agnes Joe play in the novel?

3. How does Eleanor deal with seeing Tom again?

4. How does setting the novel at Christmas time add to the storyline?  What themes and premises emerge as a result of this holiday setting?

5. Discuss how the snow blizzard adds to the character development.

6. The unexpected ending lends itself to the holiday theme of renewal and second chances. Discuss what other elements in the book have this same theme.
(Questions from author's website.)

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