Child 44 Chapter 38 Summary

How It All Goes Down

6 July

  • Leo and Raisa are on the train. After they settle in, Leo excuses himself to the "cramped toilet" and pulls out his parents' letter (4.38.4).
  • The letter is vague, alluding to some repressed tragedy in Leo's life. Leo knows exactly what they're talking about, however, and tears up the letter, letting the pieces fly out the window.