Why did the author choose to set this novel during a family vacation rather than a typical week in Rocky and Nick’s home? What impact does setting have on Rocky’s memories and moments of self-reflection?

Sandwich is, in part, a frank portrayal of both the physical and emotional difficulties of perimenopause. Find another novel that explores women navigating middle age. Compare Rocky’s experiences of perimenopause and midlife to those of the other protagonist.

Compare and contrast the novel’s different depictions of pregnancy. What broader argument might the author be making in choosing to represent both successful and unsuccessful and both joyful and traumatic pregnancies?