The Gun Seller Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

The Gun Seller Topics for Discussion

Titles of books can often be misleading. Discuss the title "The Gun Seller" and why this title is appropriate. In what ways is it inaccurate? Explain the reasons the book was named "The Gun Seller."

Thomas Lang admits that he doesn't know Sarah Woolf but loves her anyway. Later in the story when Sarah asks him to leave with her he says that in another place and time it might have worked out for "a year." Thomas never says it would have worked long term. Speculate on why he feels this way. Is it accurate to call what Thomas felt for Sarah Woolf love? Explain. Did Thomas stop loving Sarah? Explain why or why not.

Two of the characters that play a very short part in the story add a very important piece for Thomas. Explain the significance of Michael Lucas and Ricky, the American terrorist. Why does the...
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