Content Warning: This section of the guide contains discussion of death.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. All Adults Here begins with the sudden, accidental death of Barbara Baker. How effective is mortality as a catalyst for the characters’ journeys?

2. Which character’s perspective in the novel resonated with you most strongly? Why?

3. How does Straub’s All Adults Here compare to her earlier work, This Time Tomorrow, particularly in their explorations of family relationships and personal growth?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. When have you experienced or witnessed a moment that prompted a significant life change, similar to Astrid’s revelation after Barbara’s death?

2. Porter chooses to become a single mother, prioritizing motherhood over waiting for the right relationship. What do you think about her decision?

3. The relationship between Astrid and her adult children shifts throughout the novel as they reconsider old wounds and resentments. How have your relationships with family members evolved over time?

4. What aspects of Robin’s gender identity journey did you find most meaningful or impactful?