The Grandest Game

Jennifer Lynn BarnesFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 19

Chapters 20-41

Chapters 42-63

Chapter 64-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

The novel’s structure uses alternating narrative perspectives. How does this impact readers’ understanding of The Relationship Between Motivation and Individuality? How does it increase suspense and create tension?

How does The Grandest Game use devices typical of the mystery genre, such as clues, misdirection, or secrets in the characters’ backgrounds?

In what ways does the novel’s structure resemble one of the Hawthornes’ puzzles? How does this enhance readers’ engagement in the story?