The Stories of John Cheever at the Waymaker Christian Bookstore in Partnership witht the Marshall Memorial Library

The Marshal Memorial Library held their book discussion on May 25 at the Waymaker Christian Bookstore.  Here are some of the questions that were explored during their discussion.

1. In the Enormous Radio, why do you think the wife was the only one consumed by the drama on the radio? Do think it's the same today?

2. Did you notice the detail that Cheever goes into in his stories? How does that help or hinder the story?

3. What similarities did you notice throughout the stories? What differences?

4. Why do you think Cheever leaves his stories somewhat unfinished, or finishes them abruptly?

5. Do you think the darkness in the stories can be tied in with his alcohol problem?

6. Do you feel these stories were based on personal experiences he had throughout his life or are they merely his imagination at best?

--Lucas Marsh, Marshall Memorial Librarian and Facilitator for the Pulitzer Dialogues

In Praise of the American Short Story