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Suggested Queen of Diamonds Book Club Questions

How are gem diamonds different from most consumer products?

Are gem-quality diamonds worth their price?

Why does Ngoc Soàn want to break the De Beers cartel?

Is Ngoc Soàn justified in her actions concerning Peter Bergmeier’s mining specifications?

Why does Ngoc Soàn reveal her secret to Barry Tolson?

How are Ngoc Soàn and Paul Weeks alike?

Who is the most admirable character?

Who is the primary villain?

Who changes the most: Ngoc Soàn, Jenna Soàn, or Paul Weeks?

What does the book tell you about happiness? Wealth? Beauty?

What secondary character reveals the most about our society?