The novel splits the narration between Lina and Nash. What is gained by this technique? How do the first-person narrators complement the novel’s themes?

Research the trope of the “trauma plot.” How does the novel use Lina and Nash’s near-death experiences as characterization? Why is this useful shorthand in genre fiction? What does it leave out or oversimplify?

How does Score use description and imagery in the novel? Consider how weather, décor, clothing, and other visual details contribute to characterization and plot development.