The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Fiction | 349 Pages | Published: 2022
Use the following questions to jumpstart your discussion about The Measure:
1. The novel explores the idea of fate vs. free will. How do the characters' responses to the boxes reflect their views on control over their lives? Do you think the boxes take away or enhance their sense of agency?
2. Some characters wrestle with regret and what they have or haven't done with their time. How does the awareness of limited time change the way they live? Which character’s story resonated with you the most in this respect?
3. Which character’s journey did you find most compelling, and why? How do they deal with the knowledge of their string length? Did any character surprise you with how they responded to their fate?