Just Another Missing Person

Discuss Gillian McAllister’s choice of Julia, Lewis, and Emma as the points of view for a story that revolves around their children. What are the advantages of this strategy, and how does it contribute to the thematic meaning of the novel?

Analyze the character of Price, paying attention to his relationship with, and loyalty to, Julia. What is his function in the story, and how does his relationship shape the reader’s understanding of Julia?

Julia’s perspective on the law and relationships shifts from dichotomous to recognizing ambiguities. How and where does this shift occur? Offer specific examples.