Reading Group Questions

(1) In what ways does Andy realize her life and Kendall Mabry's run parallel? Conversely, how are they different?

(2) Do you think Marilee Mabry is a nasty person? Does she have some redeeming qualities? Is her own background to blame for her behavior?

(3) Did you sense from the beginning what was going to happen to Marilee? Were you surprised by any turn of events? Did you like getting to know the suspects and how they interacted with the victim before the crime occurred?

(4) Marilee took her daughter for granted, just as many daughters (including Andy) often take their mothers for granted. Why does it seem that we often hurt the people closest to us? How do Andy and Cissy both come to respect and accept their differences because of what they've witnessed going on between Marilee and Kendall?