Hungered Book Club Questions
10 discussion questions for Hungered by Amanda Rizkalla.
October 18, 2026
Spoiler warning: some questions touch on how the book ends. Best read after you've finished it.
Discussion questions
- How does Sofia’s perspective as a twelve-year-old shape the narrative and our understanding of her family’s situation?
- What role does the promise of having her own bedroom play in Sofia's hopes and dreams throughout the book?
- Do you think Sofia's mother makes the right decisions for her family given their circumstances, particularly when choosing where to park for the night?
- How does the relationship between Sofia and her brother Rafa evolve throughout their journey?
- Discuss a moment when a stranger’s act of kindness or cruelty had a significant impact on Sofia. How did it influence her view of the world?
- What do you think the cakes in the grocery store's display case symbolize for Sofia?
- How does the author use the West Coast setting to enhance the themes of displacement and searching for home?
- In what ways does the book explore the concept of identity, especially in the context of economic insecurity?
- Reflect on the ending of the book. Do you find it hopeful, ambiguous, or something else entirely?
- Have you ever experienced a displacement or a sense of searching for a home like Sofia’s family? How did it shape your understanding of home?
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