Like a velvet glove cast in iron cover

Like a velvet glove cast in iron

by Daniel Clowes

A story of a man named Clay Loudermilk and his attempts to locate his estranged wife. For reasons unknown, Clay is in the audience at a porno theatre when he sees a bizarre BDSM feature, the star dominatrix of which is revealed to be his wife. Clay sets out to locate her and becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures involving an incredibly bizarre and varied cast of supporting characters.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?