Why We Broke Up Questions

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

  1. Alfred Lord Tennyson famously wrote that it's better to have loved and lost never to have loved at all. Do you agree? What do you think Min would say?
  2. How would the book be different if it were written from Ed's point of view? Which of Min's observations do you think he'd agree with? Where might their opinions differ?
  3. Min assumes that Ed is moping and heartbroken after their breakup. Do you think this is true? Either way, how do you think he'll feel as he reads Min's letter?
  4. Min talks a lot about all the ways in which she and Ed are different, but what are some of the interests and traits they have in common?
  5. Do you think Why We Broke Up has a happy ending? Why or why not?
  6. Imagine you're putting together a soundtrack for Ed and Min's breakup. What's on the mix?