The IT Girl by Ruth Ware

Please find the discussion questions for our December 2023 pick, The IT Girl by Ruth Ware below! I’d love to hear what you thought of the book.

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QUESTION 1

Was this your first of Ruth’s books? What others have you read and how do you think this one compared?

QUESTION 2

The novel is told both in the present timeline and also in the past during that year in Oxford. How did this storytelling style add to the tension? Did you find one timeline more engaging than the other?

QUESTION 3

Why did people call April ‘the IT girl’?

QUESTION 4

What did you think about Hannah?

QUESTION 5

After April’s death, both Hannah and Will try to separate themselves as much as possible from the tragic events—even cutting off previous friendships, except for Hugh. Why do you think they stopped talking to almost everyone from the past?

QUESTION 6

It quickly becomes apparent that John Neville was not the killer. Who did you suspect and why?

QUESTION 7

Were you surprised by who the killer turned out to be? Why do you think they killed April?

QUESTION 8

As the book goes on, we learn more about Hannah and April’s friendship. What did Hannah see in April that no one else seemed to?

QUESTION 9

How did you feel about the way the book ended? Were you satisfied? Do you think Hannah got the closure she needed?

QUESTION 10

How do you feel about true-crime podcasts or documentaries? Do you listen to or watch them? Do you have any favourites?