Criticism

Some people comment that this novel engages in too much in-depth description of sex and violence.
What was your reaction to these depictions? Do you think they were over the top, or fitted in with the context? Were you shocked at all?

Character

To what extent were you able to relate to the novel's central characters?

Themes

What do you feel were the three key themes in this novel?
Provide a brief justification for each.

Plot

What was the crux moment in the story?
In other words, what was the scene that the novel hinged on, in your opinion?

Reader Response

a) What did you enjoy most about the novel?
b) Where might the story have been improved?

Review the Review

One reader named Jane wrote the following in a review of the book:

"I felt that this book was very hard to get into. the beginning of the book bored me very much. I was unsure about characters all through the book. I know that there were other books to be written after it but the ending just did not seem to work for me and others friends I have talked to."

What is your response to Jane's comments?

Research

Each of you is to provide an original and relevant link for this novel, with a brief description of what can be found on that site.
It does not have to be directly to do with the novel, but can be a link to a site you feel could give new readers some more insight.