Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- What's the point of the frame story involving Howard, his dad, and his twin brothers? How would the book be different if it were set only in 1861?
- What's the effect of Tilly as the narrator for the 1861 portion of the book? How would the story be different if Delphine, Noah, or Dr. Hutchings told it instead?
- Do you notice any stylistic changes between the narrators? What effect do different narrative styles have on the reader? What do they tell us about the narrators?
- The story is very focused on time and the river. How does the river play with the idea of time?
- Who do you feel is the main character? Why?