The Devils Book Club Questions

Discussion questions

1. What were your initial impressions of Brother Diaz as a character, and did they change over the course of the story?
2. How did the setting of the Sacred City influence the events and interactions between characters in the book?
3. Do you think Brother Diaz was justified in using the devils to achieve his mission's goals?
4. How did the presence of elves as a lurking threat impact the decisions made by Brother Diaz and his followers?
5. Discuss the role of magic in the story. How did it affect the balance of power between different groups?
6. What did you think of the relationship between Brother Diaz and the devils? Was it purely transactional, or did it evolve into something more?
7. How did the ambitions and schemes of the greedy princes add complexity to the plot?
8. What was your reaction to the book's ending? Did it provide a satisfying conclusion to Brother Diaz's journey?
9. The book blends elements of fantasy and historical fiction. How did this combination affect your engagement with the story?
10. Have you ever faced a situation where you had to work with people you didn't trust or like, similar to Brother Diaz's experience with his new flock? How did you handle it?