| 1.
Is money Valerie’s real motivation? What was her
true relationship with her father and how might that
have influenced her manipulation of men? |
| 2.
What do you think of Valerie’s assertion that
“all men are lugs” - that “they think
with their you-know-whats”? |
| 3.
When Lutz drives Valerie home the night of their initial
meeting, he says: “There’s no such thing
as a grown man.” Do you agree? |
| 4.
Pat Lutz and Valerie Quinn: How does the author contrast
Valerie’s sexual liberation with Pat’s generation? |
| 5.
How many examples can you cite of Dr. Felton’s
violation of ethics? |
| 6.
So much for the desserts theory. Work hard: get ahead.
Does Bob Lutz deserve what he gets in the end? |
| 7.
Many of Manhook’s characters exhibit
addictive disorders. How does the author exploit those
addictions to bring about the explosive finish? |
| 8.
What is the nature of Bob Lutz’ disorder? Is it
a character or chemical imbalance? Is his abrupt change
in behavior a true change or a short-lived product of
his medication? |
| 9.
“A woman don’t know what goes on between
a man and his son.” Discuss this statement by
Bob Lutz’ father. |
| 10.
What is the novel Manhook really about: greed,
addiction, rationalized behavior - the folly of men? |
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