Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? shifts between Kitty’s point of view in the past and Elise’s in the present. What purpose does this structure serve? How does it influence not only the plot but also the book’s themes?

The majority of the book’s chapters are told from Kitty’s or Elise’s viewpoint. However, early in the book, some chapters are told from Hazel’s point of view. Why might the author make this choice? What does Hazel’s point of view add that Kitty’s and Elise’s could not?

Although Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? is a work of fiction, it references real-world events, past and present. What is the purpose of including such references? How do they shape the book’s themes?