READERS GUIDE
Reader’s GuideThe Design of Us by Sajni Patel
Discussion Questions:
1. Bhanu struggles with social anxiety and can get overwhelmed in groups. Are there certain situations where you feel easily overwhelmed?
2. Sunny and Bhanu love to hate each other. Have you ever had an enemies-to-lovers romance of your own?
3. Bhanu loves ube, a popular food in Hawaii. When you travel, do you travel for food as well as destination? What are some of your favorite culinary discoveries?
4. Sunny’s father has recently been ill, and Sunny is struggling to share the burden of an ailing parent with his siblings. How do you handle sharing the burden when life throws hardships your way?
5. Bhanu and Sunny find themselves competing for the same job but manage to not let it come between them. Do you think you would be able to do the same?
6. Bhanu is dedicated to her job and struggles to take time for herself. How do you achieve your work-life balance?
7. Despite her feelings for Sunny, Bhanu steps in to pretend to be his girlfriend when she sees him struggling with his ex. Do you think you’d
be able to maintain that kind of charade?
8. Sejal seems to thrive on drama and wanted a more passionate relationship with Sunny, breaking up with him when he wouldn’t fight for her the way she wanted. Do you consider that passion, or do you think people can show their love without all the drama?
