People We Meet on Vacation

How does Henry update When Harry Met Sally for the millennial generation? In your opinion and using specific references from the text, how successful do you think she has been in this endeavor?

How does the narrative of Poppy’s life crisis intersect with the love story with Alex? Why do you think it was important for Henry to show the heroine’s personal development in addition to the resolution of issues in her romantic life?

In your opinion and with close reference to the text, why do you think a narrative of a slow, drawn-out love story between friends is so appealing in this age of instant gratification and snap judgements? What collective anxieties and longings does this story touch upon?