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What Alice Forgot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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How does Moriarty use humor in the novel? Since Alice suffered serious head trauma, could the novel have taken on a different, more serious tone? Why, in your mind, did the author opt for a lighthearted approach?

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What is the narrative significance of Alice falling and hitting her head during a spin class? Why did Moriarty choose this location and event to begin the story?

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Do you believe that Alice and Nick would have repaired their relationship if not for Alice’s injury? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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