: Reading Group Questions. I wrote down the following questions to possibly spark discussions, for reading groups, etc., or just anyone who likes talking about books.What are the central themes of this novel?
If you read Degranon’s limited, first edition, how is it different from the second edition, Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure
?How are the planets Degranon and Valchondria alike or different?
In which ways does this novel relate to real life?
How do Degranon’s themes of race and racism matter when all of the characters are people of color? How would this novel be different if all, most, or even some of the characters were white (Caucasion), or would it have no impact?
How do the characters’ religious views differ from or relate to each other’s, and to your religious views? What about their values and ethics? How closely connected are their values and ethics to religion?
Within the novel, which groups face discrimination, and why?
How does being colorsighted relate to being gay? How does being gay in the novel differ from in real life?
Are Valchondria’s laws and Degranon’s laws believable? Could those laws pass any place on Earth? Have they?
Which of the characters do you like the most or identify with the most? Why?
Can you point out the allusions to Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451? How does that novel relate to this one? Can you find allusions or parallels between Degranon and any other books?
How does Degranon relate thematically to The Acorn Stories? To Holding Me Together?
What is your favorite scene in Degranon, and why?
Which of the romantic storylines is your favorite?
Please mention and discuss other books or movies with gay or diversity themes.
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Keywords: science fiction, scifi, gay science fiction, science fiction adventure, multiculturalism, diversity, fanaticism, God, religion, religious freedom, religious right, liberty, civil rights, gay, lesbian, queer, racial, people of color, racism + homophobia, racism, homophobia, weight discrimination, discrimination, prejudice, bigotry, Utopia, terrorism, Middle East, American history, free speech, romance, love, family.
