Content Warning: This section of the guide contains discussion of mental illness and death.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How did your understanding of Ted’s character evolve throughout the novel? What was your initial impression of him, and how did that change as the layers of his story were revealed? Have you read other works that play with reader perception in this way—e.g., Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl?

2. The novel combines elements of psychological thriller, horror, and Gothic fiction. Which genre elements did you find most effective in telling this story, and why?

3. What was your emotional response to discovering that Olivia and Lauren were alternate personalities rather than separate characters? How did this revelation change your perspective on earlier scenes?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. The novel explores how trauma shapes our perception of reality. How do you think our past experiences influence the way we interpret the world around us?

2. Throughout the story, characters struggle with guilt and responsibility. Has guilt ever led you to construct an alternative

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