The Idea of You

Why does Robinne Lee choose to feature a different city in each chapter? What effect does this choice have on the novel and its progression?

A foil character is a contrasting character who highlights a characteristic in their opposing character. Identify foil character pairs in the novel and discuss the ways in which these contrasts enhance the narrative. 

Choose one piece of artwork imagined in the novel. Analyze the meaning of the artwork and its significance in relation to the main themes of the novel.

How does Solène’s character change throughout the novel, and what does her development say about women’s experiences and potential?

Explore Lee’s choice to portray Hayes as a celebrity. Provide examples of the impact Hayes’s celebrity status has on the novel. Explain the significance of these examples.

The Idea of You is categorized as a romance novel but does not feature a traditional happy ending. Do you find the ending satisfying? Why?

How does the novel comment on society’s treatment of women as they get older? 

Discuss the significance of the last chapter’s title. What effect does each choice have on the novel? Provide examples of this effect.