One Whole and Perfect Day Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. What's up with all the head hopping? Why did Judith Clarke choose third person omniscient point of view for this book? Could the story have worked with a focus on just one character?
  2. What roles do age and generational differences play in the story? Which characters struggle with this the most and why?
  3. Why is the story set in Australia? What about the country's history and terrain makes it an ideal place for the events to unfold?
  4. Most of the characters are wrestling with tough, scarring experiences from their pasts. How do they respond to past trauma in different ways?
  5. Is it possible for any family to really be normal? How does One Whole and Perfect Day answer this question?