One Step to You (The Rome Novels #1)(98)

11. In a famous scene from the American film Rebel Without a Cause, the young men also engage in illegal street racing. Do you understand the need for speed? Do you think Babi enjoys any of the time riding behind Step on his bike? Do you think the risks of daredevil acts are outweighed by the thrill?

12. Babi rebels by getting a tattoo. Do you have a tattoo? Did you consider your tattoo an act of rebellion when you got it? Would you change anything about your tattoo?

13. This story was written more than twenty-five years ago and reflects the relationship between men and women at that time. Do you think we have made big advances in equality since then? What do you think equality between men and women really means, and how can we get there?

14. The city of Rome and its culture plays a big role in the story. Have you been to Italy and, if so, what did you enjoy most about it? How big an impact does the place where you live have on you—your personality, relationships with others, and world outlook?

15. The story uses many fun elements of 1980s pop culture to convey a sense of time and place including songs by Phil Collins, discotheques, and Walkmans, to name a few. Are you old enough to remember these things from the 1980s? Which of them did you enjoy?

16. How will having known Step impact Babi throughout her life? Has Babi changed for the better or worse since Step entered her life?

17. Is Step destined to lead an unhappy life, or has his relationship with Babi led him to a point where he can turn his life around?

18. At the book’s conclusion, do you think Step regrets dating Babi? Do you think Babi regrets dating Step? Are they stronger as individuals for knowing each other?

19. Are Step and Babi ultimately a good match? Do you think Step and Babi could have a successful marriage at some point in the future? Which makes the best match—a marriage of opposites or a marriage of similar personalities?

20. What do you think happens to Step and Babi’s relationship after the end of this book? Do you think Step will truly let Babi go? Do you think Babi will successfully move on? Why or why not?