Caller Unknown Book Club Questions
10 discussion questions for Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister.
October 18, 2026
Spoiler warning: some questions touch on how the book ends. Best read after you've finished it.
Discussion questions
- What were your initial impressions of Simone and Lucy's relationship at the beginning of the book?
- How did the Texan setting enhance the tension and atmosphere of the story?
- What did you think of Simone's decision to follow the kidnapper's instructions and not involve the police?
- Do you think Simone's husband was right to insist on calling the authorities despite the ransom demands?
- How did the discovery of what the kidnapper actually wanted from Simone change your perception of the story?
- In what ways did Simone's journey across Texas challenge her understanding of motherhood?
- What was your reaction to the moral dilemmas Simone faced throughout the book?
- Did you find the book's structure and pacing effective in building suspense?
- Can you relate to Simone's choices as a parent, and would you have acted differently in her situation?
- How did the ending of the book impact your overall view of Simone's actions and the moral implications she faced?
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