I am moderating a book discussion group on Tuesday, September 16 for
"When the Wind Blows" by James Patterson.  I have only been able to
find 3 questions at the following site:
http://www.bookchatter.tierranet.com/when_the_wind_blows_discussion.htm
Any additional questions would be appreciated.

Hi Panda-

I've been unable to find discussion outlines for When the Wind Blows
beyond that which you already identified.

So, after looking over reviews and couple of Patterson interviews,
I've put together a list of discussion topics.


How does telling the story from a female perspective influence the
story?

What difference does Patterson's being a male make to the
storytelling?

How does the fact that the children are genetically altered affect
your own feelings about them?

Did you have trouble suspending disbelief about a child with wings? 
What helped you to embrace the concept?

Ptterson said in a discussion forum,
"The new book cuts both ways: it is about my excitement about what is
possible in the future and what would happen if we don't prepare for
what could happen."
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9780446607650&pwb=1&displayonly=ITV

How does When the Wind Blows deal with these two points? How
believable/likely are Patterson's scenarios? Why do you
believe/disbelieve?
What is your personal reaction to a book that pushes the limits of
your imagination?

In that same discussion, the following Q&A occur:
 Q.If your life lay in the hands of either detective Alex Cross or Kit
Harrison, who would you choose and why?

James Patterson: I would choose Alex because I know his investigative
work a lot better. I have been watching his work for several years!
Kit's is not proven to me yet.

Why might Patterson not have full confidence in Kit Harrison?


When the Wind Blows was written in 1999. How much closer to his vision
has the world moved in the last four years?

What claims does society have to the lives of children like Max? 

What are the moral obligations of society to such children?

What obligations do the children have to society?

The story is, after all, about 6 traumatized children. What various
reactions to their altered states and their experiences might they
have as they grow older?  Is there a possiblity of a Lord of the Rings
type scenario?

Is the concept of groups of villanous scientists more disturbing than
a single "evil genius?"



Search strategy: Patterson "When the Wind Blows" 
discussion/group/review
Also search of Google Groups on same topics

Nellie Bly

Google Answers Researcher

Hi Nellie! Your questions are outstanding, especially when considering
you haven't read the book! Maybe this has piqued your interest, and
you'll decide to read it. Thank you very much - I may ask your help
again in the future! Panda

Hi Panda-

I'm glad you found the questions useful. 
Yes, my interest has been piqued, and I've put the book on my "to
read" list.
I suppose then I'll also have to read the sequel.
I've read a couple of other Patterson books in the Alex Cross series,
so it will be interesting to see how he handles SF.

Thank you for the tip.

Nellie Bly