What does it mean and how does this relate to questions of authenticity?Ĥ) Over the course of these chapters, we gather insight into why the avatars feel they have been chosen. What do you make of this looming threat? How does this feeling relate to the mentions of ICE?ģ) Buildings take on the powers of their avatars to become “more” Queens, or Brooklyn, or Manhattan. To where and for what? Who knows, but it can’t happen.” Yu’s pool almost get overwhelmed by the Enemy, she notes: “The thing in the pool will do worse than kill the boys it will take them away. Why do you think that is the case? How do belonging and identity form each avatar?ģ) So far, which scene has stuck with you the most? What about that scene made an impression?ġ) Brooklyn tells Manny “What people think about isn’t what we really are.” What do you think this means?Ģ) As Padmini watches the young boys in Mrs. Do you have any experience with this genre? What feelings or expectations does that knowledge evoke?ġ) Wildly speculate about the Woman in White! What is her goal? What do you think she represents so far?Ģ) Some of the avatars seem to have a better understanding of who they are than others.

What is your favorite (or least favorite) city? What would their avatars be like?Ģ) The City We Became is classified as 'urban fantasy'.

Be aware that these likely include spoilers, so please do not scroll further if you have not read the book.ġ) The City We Became has been called 'a love song to cities'. Below is a collection of weekly discussion questions posed by VBC leadership and members. Each week, VBC discusses sections of the book together.

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