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I Have Some Questions for You
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I think this is one of the most brilliant novels I've read this year. It combines different genres in a seamless and professional manner, including whodunnit mystery, dark academia, suspense, legal thriller, psychological thriller, women's fiction, and drama.
The story revolves around Bodie Kane, a complex character in her early forties with a traumatic past that she has buried. She returns to her alma mater, a New Hampshire boarding school, as a teacher to give lectures on media studies. This is the same place where her roommate, Thalia Kent, was brutally murdered in 1995 - the same place where she was abused and hit rock bottom. After losing her father and brother at a young age, she was abandoned by her mother and raised by a religious group. She was sent to Granby School for a better education and opportunities. Outcasted by the popular girls' group, including her roommate Thalia, she found her own circle and embraced a goth pace. The murder of Thalia brought back her repressed memories that she thought were buried.
Now she is a successful podcaster delving into how old Hollywood stars endured abuse to become part of the industry. She has recently parted ways with her husband, Jerome, a famous artist and teacher who lives next door, to care for their two children.
For years, her mind has been fixated on the murder mystery of Thalia, even though athletic trainer Omar Evans, who was presumed to be Thalia's lover and drug dealer, committed a crime of passion. But what if they put an innocent man behind bars as the DNA test results are not as concrete as present time? It could be anyone, including music teacher Denny Bloch, whom Bodie caught in an inappropriate position with Thalia; or his wife, who found out about the secret affair; Robbie Serenho, Thalia's boyfriend with a temper problem; Puja Sharma, a jealous student; or even Bodie herself, who had complex feelings for Thalia, the popular It Girl of their generation whom she barely talked to if she didn't have to.
The book strongly discusses emotional turmoil, #metoo movement, social media bullying, eating disorders, rape, physical and verbal abuse, and how they impact women. It also addresses the unfairness of the justice system, racism, nepotism, hypocrisy, and class differences with thought-provoking assumptions.
This book is not just a murder mystery; it's a genuine and heart-wrenching cry for help for the many women who are wrongly abused, neglected, killed, and abandoned. The ending leaves you with deep thoughts, and the storytelling is genuine, moving, and powerful. The transformation and inner war of Bodie, who has trust issues with men and is obsessed with bringing justice to change her own life, and peeling the layers of herself to embrace her freedom, are an amazing journey you don't want to miss.
Overall, the book may be long and the slow-burn mystery may require more effort, time, and dedication, but it's truly worth it!
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The story revolves around Bodie Kane, a complex character in her early forties with a traumatic past that she has buried. She returns to her alma mater, a New Hampshire boarding school, as a teacher to give lectures on media studies. This is the same place where her roommate, Thalia Kent, was brutally murdered in 1995 - the same place where she was abused and hit rock bottom. After losing her father and brother at a young age, she was abandoned by her mother and raised by a religious group. She was sent to Granby School for a better education and opportunities. Outcasted by the popular girls' group, including her roommate Thalia, she found her own circle and embraced a goth pace. The murder of Thalia brought back her repressed memories that she thought were buried.
Now she is a successful podcaster delving into how old Hollywood stars endured abuse to become part of the industry. She has recently parted ways with her husband, Jerome, a famous artist and teacher who lives next door, to care for their two children.
For years, her mind has been fixated on the murder mystery of Thalia, even though athletic trainer Omar Evans, who was presumed to be Thalia's lover and drug dealer, committed a crime of passion. But what if they put an innocent man behind bars as the DNA test results are not as concrete as present time? It could be anyone, including music teacher Denny Bloch, whom Bodie caught in an inappropriate position with Thalia; or his wife, who found out about the secret affair; Robbie Serenho, Thalia's boyfriend with a temper problem; Puja Sharma, a jealous student; or even Bodie herself, who had complex feelings for Thalia, the popular It Girl of their generation whom she barely talked to if she didn't have to.
The book strongly discusses emotional turmoil, #metoo movement, social media bullying, eating disorders, rape, physical and verbal abuse, and how they impact women. It also addresses the unfairness of the justice system, racism, nepotism, hypocrisy, and class differences with thought-provoking assumptions.
This book is not just a murder mystery; it's a genuine and heart-wrenching cry for help for the many women who are wrongly abused, neglected, killed, and abandoned. The ending leaves you with deep thoughts, and the storytelling is genuine, moving, and powerful. The transformation and inner war of Bodie, who has trust issues with men and is obsessed with bringing justice to change her own life, and peeling the layers of herself to embrace her freedom, are an amazing journey you don't want to miss.
Overall, the book may be long and the slow-burn mystery may require more effort, time, and dedication, but it's truly worth it!
Follow me on medium.com to read my articles about books, movies, streaming series, astrology:
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December 16, 2022
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rated it 5 stars
Jul 10, 2023 12:49PM
Slow burn, so right! Some readers didn't sign up for slow burn, and were expecting a faster pace. For me, the slower pace worked well. Great review, Nilufer!
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