53 pages • 1 hour read
Peter SwansonA Talent for Murder
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How does Swanson’s use of multiple perspectives allow him to develop the theme of Moral Ambiguity in Pursuit of Truth and Justice in A Talent for Murder?
Analyze the role of deception in the novel. How do characters use lies and half-truths to manipulate others and protect themselves? How does Swanson’s use of lies in the narrative allow him to explore the theme of Appearance Versus Reality?
To what extent does A Talent for Murder subvert traditional gender roles in the thriller genre? Consider the actions and characterizations of Martha, Lily, and other female characters as you construct your argument.
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