How to Stop Time

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Matt Haig is known for his hopeful writing, which touches on themes of mental health. Before reading this novel, were you familiar with his other works, like The Life Impossible or The Midnight Library? What expectations did you have for this novel as a result? Did anything about it surprise you?

2. Tom discusses several instances in the past in which he ended up committing a crime, though his actions usually did not align with his original intentions. Could you sympathize with Tom’s criminal actions? Or did you find his naïveté frustrating?

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

1. Would you like to have Tom’s condition? Why or why not?

2. Hendrich and Omai are foils to each other. Which of their outlooks did you identify with the most, and why?

3. Tom sees dramatic change all around him over the course of his life. Have you ever seen a familiar person or location change in such a dramatic way? How did it affect you?

4. The

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