The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul Topics for Discussion

Are the Draycotts bad people? They view themselves as good people and think they have done an admirable job upholding their end of the contract. Are they being realistic?

Why did Adams choose Thor and Odin as the main deities of the story? Why did he choose Norse gods, specifically, for a story set in England?

Is Dirk a good detective? How could he improve on his methods while still being holistic?

Do you think that holism is a good basis for a detective agency? What are some other professions where holism is appropriate?

The story deals with the old gods having trouble functioning in modern society. What do you think will become of all the homeless gods in the story?

Thor does his best to take care of the Coke machine. Does the ticket counter girl deserve to be turned into a...
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