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Discuss the role of gender in the novel, particularly the portrayal of masculinity in Andy and his friends. How does Andy challenge or conform to traditional gender norms? What impact does this have on his relationships?

Explore the nuanced exploration of truth and reality in relationships. How do different characters perceive events differently? How does Alderton challenge the idea of a single objective truth?

Analyze how love and self-discovery intersect in the novel. How does heartbreak propel Andy toward self-discovery?

Alderton subtly explores the housing crisis in the UK in this time period by portraying Andy finding housing and growing up. How does she present this context?

Reflect on Jen’s side of the story. What does this shift in perspective reveal about subjectivity?

Discuss Morris’s character and his relationship with Andy. What does Morris represent in the novel? Contrast his narrative function to that of Emery.

Analyze the twists revealed in Jen’s narrative, such as her admittance to catfishing Andy. How do the twists affect the novel’s portrayal of Andy’s story?

Examine the author’s portrayal of Gen Z through Sophie and her friends. How does the inclusion of the generational gap add to the novel?