Examine the structure of Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting. How do the alternating points of view of the principal characters work together to move the story forward? How does the novel’s structure relate to its key themes and ideas?

Discuss how each of the primary characters contributes to the novel’s themes of self-reinvention and finding one’s passion. What differences do you see in each character’s individual experience, and what message do their collective character arcs convey?

Explore the novel’s motifs of violating etiquette, going against convention, and rule-breaking. What norms does the novel suggest are meant to be broken, and why?