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Rebecca Makkai

I Have Some Questions for You

Rebecca MakkaiFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Rebecca Makkai

I Have Some Questions for You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Rebecca Makkai's I Have Some Questions for You, film professor and podcaster Bodie Kane returns to her New Hampshire boarding school to teach and investigate the 1990s murder of her roommate, Thalia Keith, for which a Black athletic trainer was wrongfully convicted. Through her students' podcast, Bodie revisits the case under the lens of institutional corruption, true crime media, and the #MeToo Movement. The source material features depictions of suicide, self-harm, disordered eating, and sexual assault.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.8

128,848 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Rebecca Makkai's I Have Some Questions for You are generally positive, highlighting its compelling narrative and well-developed characters. Critics appreciate Makkai's skillful blending of mystery and social commentary, but some note that certain plot elements feel overextended. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and engaging read, albeit with minor pacing issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Have Some Questions for You?

Readers who enjoy The Secret History by Donna Tartt or Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty will be captivated by Rebecca Makkai's I Have Some Questions for You. It's perfect for those who love literary mysteries, intricate character studies, and a deep dive into past secrets that converge with present dilemmas.

3.8

128,848 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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