1 How do Kirk and Mulville’s approaches to investigation differ?
2. Discuss Mulville’s character development. What major events or characters, if any, caused him to change?
3. Does the relationship between Kirk and Mulville change throughout the novel? How so?
1. Discuss Kirk and Mulville’s views on justice. How do they differ?
2. How do Kirk and Mulville’s approaches to investigation differ?
3. Discuss Mulville’s character development. What major events or characters, if any, caused him to change?
4. Does the relationship between Kirk and Mulville change throughout the novel? How so?
5. Dissection presents a very interesting form of terrorism. How does it differ form more traditional forms seen in the media? Do these differences have any effect on your investment in the story?
6. After finishing the novel, would you say you are at all empathetic towards Aziz, Tashfeen, and Sayed? Explain.
7. Would you say Aziz, Tashfeen, and Sayed are motivated by their religion or fanaticism? Use specific scenes as evidence.
8. What is the difference between religiosity and fanaticism?
9. Do you think the “faith†Aziz, Tashfeen, and Sayed claim to follow influenced their relationship at all? How so?
10. The end of the novel illustrates a crisis situation. What would you say was the role of women throughout the crisis? Which female characters stood out to you the most?
11. What would you say was the role of men throughout the crisis?
12. Would you say there was a heroine or hero who saved the day, or was it a group effort?
13. Dissection explores the topic of medical malpractice and the flaws within the medical system. Do you believe any of the doctors took part in malpractice? Discuss.
14. Is Dr. Nirula responsible for the death of Dr. Moretti’s brother?
15. Should Dr. Nirula have approached the treatment of Dr. Moretti’s brother differently?
16. Discuss Dr. Moretti’s role in the terrorist attack. Do you think she is responsible for the lives lost to the terrorists?
17. Was saving her daughter a valid excuse for aiding terrorists? Would you have done the same as Dr. Moretti?
18. Do you think Dr. Moretti deserved the presidential pardon? Discuss.
19. What was your perspective on the ending? Are there any loose ends you would like to have seen tied in the future?
