The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Is the meeting between Hadley and Oliver fated, as the narrator suggests in the Prologue? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast the relationship between Andrew and Charlotte and the burgeoning relationship between Oliver and Hadley. How does the author use implicit parallels to convey larger philosophical messages?

The third-person limited perspective of the novel focuses on Hadley’s point of view. How might the novel have changed if the story was partially conveyed from Oliver’s perspective as well? Focus your discussion on at least three specific scenes.

Analyze the author’s approach to the concept of intuition. How do the events of the novel emphasize the importance of following one’s instincts?

Compare and contrast Hadley and Oliver’s respective relationships with their fathers.

Identify at least three examples of foreshadowing and explain how the author simultaneously honors and subverts the standard tropes of the romance genre.

How does the author employ the subtleties of body language to convey hidden truths? Include at least three to four examples to support your interpretation.

Compare and contrast Andrew and Oliver. How does each character engage with the concept of emotional vulnerability, and to what extent is each character willing to take risks?