Verity

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-7

Chapters 8-13

Chapters 14-18

Chapters 19-25

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

The novel begins in New York City but primarily takes place in Vermont. Discuss the significance of each setting. What effect does each setting have on the novel and its development of theme?

How does Hoover build suspense in this novel? Explore three different techniques Hoover uses to build suspense. How effective are these techniques? What impact do they have on the novel as a whole?

Analyze the significance of the tile of the novel. Why did Hoover choose to title it Verity? How does this choice highlight the major themes of the novel?