Write an essay in which you consider the structure of the book. How do the alternating chapters depicting two separate storylines help to strengthen the novel’s themes?

Gabby and Hannah’s relationship is central to the novel. While the two storylines depict varying outcomes for Hannah’s love life, Gabby remains the common denominator. Write an essay in which you consider the significance to this relationship and consider the impact that it has on each woman.

Write an essay in which you consider the significance of the novel’s title. How does it strengthen or speak to the novel’s themes?