Theo of Golden Book Club Questions

Discussion questions

1. How did Theo's arrival in Golden spark curiosity and change among the townspeople?
2. What significance do the pencil portraits hold for both the artist and the people of Golden?
3. Why do you think Theo chose to purchase the portraits and return them to their original subjects?
4. Discuss the impact of Theo's interactions with the townspeople. How did he change their perspectives or lives?
5. Was Theo justified in his method of asking more questions than giving answers? How did this approach affect his relationships?
6. What role does the coffeehouse play in the community of Golden, and how does it contribute to the unfolding of the story?
7. How did the structure of the book, with its focus on individual stories and portraits, affect your reading experience?
8. Reflect on a moment in your life when a stranger had a significant impact on you. How does it compare to Theo's influence in Golden?
9. Do you think Theo's actions were primarily motivated by generosity, or was there an underlying purpose to his journey?
10. How do you interpret the book's ending, and what do you think it suggests about the future of Golden and its residents?