Aru Shah and the End of Time is the first novel of a five-part series. How does this impact the way the hero’s journey unfolds over the course of the story, particularly toward the end of the book?

Why, in your opinion, does Chokshi remain faithful to certain aspects of Indian mythology while taking creative liberties with others? Do her choices reflect any ideas in the novel about storytelling and imagination?

Comment on the symbolism and irony present in the Sleeper being contained in and released from a lamp.