Where are book club discussions questions for killing lincoln?
I made up my own questions.Killing Lincoln1. Describe your impression of this book. Did you have difficulty getting into this book or were you drawn into the story from the beginning?2. What surprised you the most about the story? Were you aware of all the events leading up to the assassination?3. Describe your feelings towards John Wilkes Booth. Were you apathetic? Angry? Sympathetic? Intrigued?4. What might the historic outcome have been had the kidnapping occurred instead of the assassination?5. Were the personalities of the individuals in the book realistic?6. Mary Todd Lincoln has been historically portrayed as suffering from depression and mental instability. How does this compare with her personality as described in this book?7. Several reviewers have pointed out some historical inaccuracies. These include the following:· There were several meetings in the oval office. The oval office did not exist until 1909· The Ford Theater was burned in 1862 in the book. It burned in 1861.· In the book, the peephole in the state box door was carved by John Wilkes Booth. In reality, it was carved by Harry Ford, manager of Ford's Theater.· In the book Lee and Grant met only one time to discuss terms of surrender. Historically, they met several times.How do these inaccuracies affect your feelings about the book?8. Should this book be classified as fiction or nonfiction? Historical novel or historical documentary?9. Do you think any of Bill O'Reilly's known political leanings have infiltrated the book or influenced the reviews?10. Would you recommend this book to another reader? Why or why not?11. Compare this book to other books that you have read about the Civil War.