DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When the Apricots Bloom |
1. When the Apricots Bloom was partly inspired by the author’s own
experiences living in Baghdad under Saddam Hussein, at a time when
Western sanctions kept Iraq virtually cut off from the outside world.
During that period, her closest Iraqi friend worked as a secret police
informant and reported on her every move. Did her portrayal of life in
Baghdad seem realistic to you?
2. What did you learn about life for ordinary Iraqis that surprised you?
3. If you were in Huda’s situation, how would you have responded to the
orders from the secret police? Should Huda have felt guilty about any of
her actions?
4. Compared to Huda, how does Rania handle pressure from the regime?
Does her family’s status protect her, or is that just an illusion?
* Some questions from Book Clubz
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