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48 pages 1 hour read

Sue Grafton

A Is For Alibi

Sue GraftonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1982

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Essay Topics

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Which aspects of early 1980s culture does the novel portray, and how does this culture influence the novel’s plot and themes?

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In terms of its plot, structure, and themes, how does A is for Alibi both conform to and diverge from the traditional expectations of the mystery genre? Which narrative choices seem particularly innovative and why?

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How do the crimes portrayed in the novel compare with the real-life crimes occurring in Southern California at the time the novel was written? Do any historical cases mirror the novel’s events? If so, how does this illuminate the novel’s themes?

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