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Winner, American Writing Awards 2025 Historical Fiction Category

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Fission is perfect for book clubs that enjoy historical fiction. It has richly detailed characters and places, a coming of age story, women's friendships, a love triangle, espionage, and ethical dilemmas. Leslie loves to meet readers and can schedule online or in-person talks to your book club. Please use the contact page if you are interested.

Book Club Discussion Questions

  1. How might Doris’s choices when she has an unintended pregnancy in 1941 be different from those she would have today in the same situation?

  2. Why do you think Doris gives in to her attraction to Dave Sokol?

  3. Given what we learn about Dave Sokol’s life history, do you think  he is a traitor to spy for the Soviets?

  4. How does the early Cold War period affect Doris and Rob’s marriage?

  5. How do Rob and Doris differ in their opinions about using the atomic bomb?

  6. What would you predict about the future happiness of Rob and Doris's marriage?

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