Billy Summers

This novel quotes liberally from a diverse range of other writers. What role does literary allusion play in this novel?

Billy Summers claims that he only kills “bad guys.” How is the relationship between “good” and “bad” developed in this novel?

This novel combines elements of different styles and genres of writing. What is the effect of this interaction?

Billy Summers refers to Donald Trump several times. How does his presence in the background contribute to King’s novel?

This novel explicitly takes place against the backdrop of the Me Too movement. Why is this significant, and how does it interact with the novel’s plot?

Billy has many different false identities and goes by various names, as do other characters. What is the role of changing identities/names in this novel?

At the end of this novel, we are given several small glimpses of the world of The Shining and Doctor Sleep, two of King’s most famous horror novels. What does the introduction of an element of horror contribute to Billy Summers?

Both Billy and Alice become writers during the course of this novel, and both are keen readers. What role do reading and writing play in the development of plot and character?