67 pages 2 hours read

John Marrs

Keep It in the Family

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

1.

Compare and contrast Debbie Hunter with other British serial killers such as Fred West. How does the author incorporate commonly observed patterns of such real-life killers into the novel?

2.

How do the excerpts from interviews, newspaper articles, and podcasts inject an element of dramatic irony into the story? Analyze at least three different examples in your response.

3.

Compare and contrast Debbie’s first-person perspective with the chapters narrated by the unnamed serial killer. What parallels are apparent in their perspectives even prior to the revelation of Debbie’s true identity?

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