Analyze one or more of the novel’s pop culture references to music, books, and movies. What role do these references play in the scene where they appear, and how do they explore one or more of the novel’s themes?

Consider Bobby and his biological father, Jon, as foils: How are they similar, and how are they different?

Consider the structure of the novel as a thriller, including its nonlinear storytelling. Why does John Marrs place the twists where he does, and how does he set them up for maximum impact on readers?