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I Have Some Questions for You

Fiction | 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

Character List

Bodie Kane

A film teacher and podcaster with a focus on Old Hollywood, who returns to her former high school to reconnect with a past murder case involving a personal acquaintance.

A student whose murder during her senior year at Granby becomes a central mystery, impacting the memories and actions of those who knew her.

An athletic trainer wrongfully convicted of Thalia’s murder, whose case raises questions about justice and privilege.

A former teacher at Granby, remembered by Bodie for his questionable behavior and influence over students, whose actions are scrutinized as part of the unfolding events.

A former classmate of Bodie’s, initially seen as an antagonist who later aligns with Bodie in seeking the truth about past events at Granby.

A former jock and friend of Robbie, whose career in human rights becomes ironically contrasted with his past actions and privileges from Granby.

A student from Bodie’s 2018 class, enthusiastic about uncovering the truth through a podcast about Thalia’s case, which prompts Bodie to face her own memories.

A student participating in the 2018 podcast class, who shares an enthusiasm for justice and works alongside Bodie and Britt, while navigating the societal implications of race.

A charismatic yet complex figure from Bodie’s high school days, whose life and actions at Granby provide a critical counterpoint in the unfolding story.

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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