59 pages • 1 hour read
The Silkworm
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
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Essay Topics
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How does The Silkworm critique the publishing industry?
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To what extent is Cormoran Strike a traditional detective? In what ways does he subvert or modernize the genre archetype?
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Analyze the function of Bombyx Mori, the manuscript within the novel. What does it reveal about the characters, and what is the significance of metafiction in the broader novel?
