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The road to Mars

by Eric Idle

On a tour of planets in the 24th century, two comedians are caught in a terrorist plot to sabotage a spaceship. They are rescued by their robot, the third member of their act.

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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?