Okay, so we're in a world where vampires exist (our narrator, Nina, is one), but as far as we can tell they're the only supernatural creatures. Wait, no, there are totally werewolves. But that's it. We think.
After meeting Reuben (a werewolf) and Nefley (a paranormal-obsessed nerd) in The Reformed Vampire Support Group, it's hard to say what's real and what's not anymore. Are there mummies out there? What about ghosts? The funny thing is that some people adapt better to these weird realities than others: The McKinnons can totally accept that werewolves exist (and that they exist to be exploited), but they don't believe that vampires exist until they get bitten. Guess everyone has to draw lines somewhere…
Questions About Versions of Reality
- Do you think Nina and the other vamps will manage to stay out of the public eye once she publishes her memoir? Why or why not?
- How do the werewolves and vamps in the book differ from the pop culture versions you're familiar with?
- Why don't Barry and Dermid McKinnon believe that Nina and Dave are vampires?
- Based on the way supernatural critters work in this book, which other kinds of creatures do you think might exist in that world?
Chew on This
The scientific explanation of vampirism as an infection makes it easier to believe in Nina's reality.
Nefley exemplifies a person whose sense of reality is too malleable. You could convince this guy the sky is green if you put your mind to it.