Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? (Ratican) - Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions
1. What is the books message? What was the author’s purpose in creating the book?

2. What did you think of the style, design and use of art to talk about the similarities and differences between Paris and Los Angeles?

3. How did the author use pairings to tell the story? Is one picture worth a thousand words?

4. How did you feel about the author’s use of quotes to connect the pairs?

Why do you think the author used quotes? What was your favorite quote/quotes?

5. What criteria do you think the author had in mind in selecting the “pairs” for the book?

6. How would you review the book?

7. What was your favorite pairing and why?

8. What was your favorite illustration and why?

9. Was there a personal connection to any part of the book that triggered a memory from the past or created a future fantasy?

10. What new things did you learn about LA or Paris and do you now have a desire to visit or revisit either city?

11. What emotions did you feel while reading the book and seeing the art work?

12. If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?

13. If you could ask the artist on question, what would it be?

14. What did you like best about the book?

15. If you could change something about the book, what would it be?

16. Give examples of how this book is a travel book, art book, or personal journey of the author.
(Questions issued courtesy of the author.)

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