Marc and Lenny begin the novel as lifelong best friends and are estranged by the end of the novel, even though Lenny still sends Tara/Tasha a birthday present. What does the present represent, and why does Marc place it out of reach of his daughter in a closet?

How is Marc’s loss of situational control demonstrated through formal elements in the novel? Pay close attention to narrative perspective.

How does the reader’s perception of Monica shift as the narrative reveals more about her secret life and eventually reveals that she shot Marc? Is she a villain, a victim, or both?