Do Not Disturb

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of physical and emotional domestic abuse.



Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What emotion did you feel most strongly after finishing Do Not Disturb? What about the characters, tone, or mood of the novel most made you feel that way?

2. Which plot twist in the novel surprised you the most? What was your visceral reaction to that revelation?

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

1. All the characters in Do Not Disturb have various secrets, degrees of culpability, and guilt over the things they have done. Which character do you connect with the most? What similarities do you share with that character?

2. While the depiction of The Dangers of Jealousy within Claudia is taken to the extreme, have you ever had similar feelings of jealousy and resentment? Reflect on those moments and discuss how your experiences lead you to better understand Claudia’s character. Despite being the primary antagonist, do you have any sympathy for her? Why or why not?