A Great and Terrible Beauty Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Why is clairvoyance powerful? Does Gemma feel like being clairvoyant is a gift? Does she use her power in any way that helps her or others?
  2. How are we supposed to feel about Gemma's friends? Are they true friends? Why or why not?
  3. How does Gemma ultimately defeat Circe's assassin? Does it change her at all? For better or worse?
  4. Does Gemma have much growing up to do at the beginning of the book? Does she mature at all by the end? How can you tell one way or the other? If so, what helps her to grow up?