Does the novel feature a plot? Does the novel present any character which can be said to develop throughout the narrative? What aspects of a traditional novel are presented in the text? Is the book properly viewed as a novel?

Is the book pornography or literature?

Henry has unprotected sex with over twenty women in six years, many of whom are prostitutes or themselves very promiscuous. Do you think Henry ever contracted a sexually-transmitted disease? Why is this not discussed in the novel?

Henry states that if he had to choose between drinking and sex he would pick drinking. Do you think Henry's alcoholism is a defining characteristic? Would you like to meet Henry? Would you like to have sex with Henry?

Of the twenty-something women with which Henry has sex, which would you most like to meet? Which was the most memorable? Why...