The tragedy that sparks the divide in Riley and Jen's relationship exposes some fault lines in their shared history.How did you interpret the reactions from the media and social platforms throughout the novel? How are these mediums helpful or harmful to the people at the center of the story?.Do you think she's too afraid of his family to question him more? How does family influence your descisions? Jen struggles with supporting her husband and her complicated feelings about his actions and innocence.Do you think they made the right choices? Have you ever felt caught between your obligations to others and yourself? Riley and Jen are pulled between their friendship and their commitments to their careers, families, and communities.Did Jen and Riley's alternating voices highlight any important similarities or differences about their experiences during the novel? Did you relate to one character in particular?.How might we be able to more openly discuss our feelings about these sensitive issues? Do you think there's ever a reason these things should be left undiscussed? Have you ever struggled to express a feeling or observation about race out of fear of being dismissed or misunderstood? What if you didn't have the right reaction?' (page 246). And I don't know what your reaction would be if I told you about all the shit I have to deal with because I'm a Black woman. Riley says to Jen: 'I didn't want to be the Black girl always talking about race.What about instances of unconscious bias? Discuss how this novel exhibits instances of prejudice based on privilege, class, and race.

Did you find yourself torn over how to feel about any of the characters' reactions or decisions in the novel? What moments were particularly controversial to you, and how did they challenge your perceptions?.How did you interpret Kevin's behaviors after the incident? Did you feel any sympathy for him, and do you think he deserved everything that happened after? Who do you blame for what happened?.What emotions did you experience while reading the prologue? Why do you think the authors chose to open with this scene?.

We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride