On Such A Full Sea

In On Such A Full Sea, there are three main tiers of society: The Charters, the work settlements, and the outside counties. What are the main differences between these tiers? Are they similar to any class systems or societies in our world? Which one appeals to you the most?

When Fan leaves B-Mor, a variety of changes begin to occur in the fabric of their society. What are these changes, and how does Fan’s experience mirror what happens in B-Mor? Does the stability and reliability of B-Mor family life make them the most satisfied of the three classes, or are they merely complacent? Should they have continued their rebellion and tried to change things, or was it better to be satisfied with what they had?

Instead of a narrator, the book uses the collective voice of B-Mor residents to tell the story of Fan. What does this style of narration add to the book? Why do you think the author made this choice? How might it read differently if it had been told by Fan herself, in the first person?