Laws of Solomon Book Club Questions
10 discussion questions for Laws of Solomon by Eriq La Salle.
October 18, 2026
Spoiler warning: some questions touch on how the book ends. Best read after you've finished it.
Discussion questions
- How does Solomon's past as a child soldier and mercenary affect his decisions throughout the story?
- What do you think draws Solomon to the quiet life of a gardener in California, and how does it contrast with his past?
- What role does the setting of California play in Solomon's quest for peace?
- How does the relationship between Solomon and Gaby develop over the course of the book?
- Do you think Solomon was right to risk his newly found peace to protect Gaby?
- What is the significance of the violence erupting on the grounds Solomon tends, and how does it serve as a turning point in the narrative?
- How does Solomon's inner conflict between his violent past and his desire for peace drive the plot forward?
- How does the book's structure and timeline contribute to the unfolding of Solomon's story?
- Can you relate to Solomon's struggle to reconcile his past with his present? Why or why not?
- Do you think the ending suggests that Solomon has truly found redemption, or is it left ambiguous?
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