How is Marilyn affected by the sexism of the society in which she has grown up and in which she still lives? How does it affect her sense of self and her relationships with her husband and her children?
How does race play a role in James' life? How does it affect his adolescence? How does it impact his career and personal life? How does it affect his marriage and his relationship with his children?
What do you think of the way that Ng decides to structure the book? Why does she begin with Lydia's drowning and then use flashbacks to fill in details?
Welcome to our online discussion! I hope this gives us an opportunity to share ideas and questions as we read. In addition, this format also allows me to chat with everyone about their reading. I'm looking forward to our conversations!