Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book. 1. This novel presents a fictionalized account of Agatha Christie’s mysterious 11-day disappearance. In what ways does this portrayal compare to Christie’s own mystery novels like <a href="https://www.supersummary.com/the-murder-of-roger-ackroyd/summary/?searchId=9e9019a2-e5e8-4904-b051-4e366f5cb089&amp;searchPosition=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Murder of Roger Ackroyd</a>, which also features unreliable narration? 2. Benedict crafts a dual <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Literary Device" href="https://www.supersummary.com/narrative/">narrative</a> structure that weaves together Agatha’s past and Archie’s present during her disappearance. What did you find most compelling about this storytelling approach? 3. What surprised you most about the revelation that Agatha had orchestrated her own disappearance?

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Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences. 1. Agatha states that “we are all unreliable narrators of our own lives” (116). When have you crafted narratives about your own experiences that might not fully represent reality? 2. Throughout the novel, Agatha struggles with balancing her professional ambitions with her roles as a wife and mother. What personal conflicts have you experienced between your goals and others’ expectations? 3. Mummy’s traditional advice about marriage stands in stark contrast to Madge’s more modern <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Literary Device" href="https://www.supersummary.com/perspective/">perspective</a>. Which character’s viewpoint more closely aligns with your understanding of relationships?

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