Delilah Green Doesn't Care

Briefly research the concept of an “unlikeable narrator.” Does Delilah’s behavior with Astrid and her friends make her more or less relatable? How do these interactions help demonstrate her character development throughout the story?

In what ways does Herring Blake argue that the family one chooses, also called a “found family,” is more important than biological connections?

Astrid is made more sympathetic through her harmful relationships with Isabel and Spencer, as well as through the exposition offered in her journals. What active steps does she take, though, to exhibit her character development and move from an antagonist to a protagonist? Is her behavior earlier in the novel justified?

How does Herring Blake use attitudes toward art and aesthetics to build relationships and demonstrate how her characters are alike or different?

How do both Delilah and Claire wrestle with their past romantic histories in their relationship with one another? Do their experiences and the insecurities they caused overlap in any way?

How does Herring Blake use Ruby to enhance both Delilah and Claire as characters?

Is Josh’s recommitment to his family at the end of the novel convincing? Were there examples of character development before this, or does the change of heart seem sudden?

Consider the role of descriptions and natural landscapes in the text. How do locations and clothing build themes and character elements?