1. Which character did you feel most drawn to, and did that change at any point?

2. What meaning does the title FORTUNE AND GLASS take on by the end of the novel?

3. Do you think the characters are in control of their lives or reacting to forces around them? Why?

4. What does the story suggest about the trade-offs people make to get what they want?

5. Throughout the novel, characters are often navigating incomplete or distorted information. How does it shape the choices they make?

6. Did any particular scene or image stay with you after finishing? Why that one?

7. Several characters make decisions they believe are justified in the moment. In those situations, which choices do you think you would have made?

8. The novel touches on how quickly situations can escalate when systems break down or communication fails. Where do you see parallels to real-world situations today?

9. In what ways does FORTUNE AND GLASS mirror current events or dynamics in today’s world, whether in business, politics, power structures, trust or information?

10. Do you think the kinds of decisions made in the book are more common or more visible in today’s world? Why or why not?