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The Love of My Life


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Why all the answers

Created: 01/27/23

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Posted Jan. 27, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
barrye

Join Date: 07/20/14

Posts: 50

Why all the answers

What interested me the most, was that the author left no room for speculation. Every question I thought of as I read was answered somewhere in the book. Is that a tradition in the British novel/mystery tradition?


Posted Jan. 27, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
susiej

Join Date: 10/15/14

Posts: 363

RE: Why all the answers

Barrye, I'm not sure that I understand your question. As the plot developed, it seemed to me that new situations arose that kept this reader guessing as to how it might turn out. I was interested in the plot line throughout the entire book, but I found the writer's style of writing a bit less developed. This is only her second novel, and I think that perhaps the first one to gain major notice, so while I was less enchanted with the style here - I found its plot engaging and believe her next book will be even better.

This is just my reaction to the book as a whole. I don't understand what you mean when you say that you found every question that entered your mind as you read to be answered somewhere in the book. Doesn't that have to happen for us to discover the answer to the mystery? Help me out here, please.


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barrye

Join Date: 07/20/14

Posts: 50

RE: Why all the answers

Usually in a "mystery", not every question is answered directly. It seems here everything was just too neat.


Posted Jan. 27, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
lynne z

Join Date: 01/06/18

Posts: 58

RE: Why all the answers

Yes, we found out the answers to Emma's past and how that past affected her relationship with Leo. However, the ending left many questions left unanswered. What happened to Janice, Jeremy and Charlie? Will Ruby learn about her parents later in life? Does Jill recover from her guilt?


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kimk

Join Date: 10/16/10

Posts: 889

RE: Why all the answers

I know I found myself speculating a lot throughout the novel, but I agree the ending wraps up very neatly. I don't think this is at all unusual, though, and I mostly appreciate it. I hate finishing a book and thinking, "Wait! What happened with xxx?" But that's just me. I'm not much for loose ends. :)


Posted Feb. 07, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
irisf

Join Date: 01/16/12

Posts: 136

RE: Why all the answers

I was captivated by the plot and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. However, there were so many lies in Emma’s story that I couldn’t understand Leo’s decision at the end and I didn’t know if his decision would stand in the future.


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