It’s been a very long time since I read the book but I went to a talk with Shriver and I found it very interesting that she wanted to keep the focus so closely on exactly the questions you’re posing, hence the ‘method’ Kevin uses (attempting to keep spoiler free) so as not to divert discussion overtly towards similar cases from the headlines.

I hope this makes sense. Trying to not spoil it but I think my attempts are making no sense at all…

Weirdly adored the first 2/3 of The Enchanted April, just not the last part. I would say persevere but you probably won’t on this response!

My best friend at school gave me this. I had forgotten all about it until mentioned here. I have nothing to add barring that I loved it and it’s wonderful to read it’s still being discovered.