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Given that this book is about Hanna, why do we learn so little about her character or motivation. How does this fit into the high appreciation by most readers?

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On page 101, the judge says, "there are matters one simply cannot get drawn into, that one must distance oneself from, if the price is not life and limb." What does this mean? "if the price is not life and limb"?

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* I took it to mean there are situations you shouldn't involve yourself in, unless you are forced to (because of a hefty price like protecting your life…moreI took it to mean there are situations you shouldn't involve yourself in, unless you are forced to (because of a hefty price like protecting your life and self-defense.)(less)

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I just finished the book today, and even though I liked the book a lot I don't understand why Hanna killed herself. I mean i understand its difficult to live a normal live when you have been imprisoned for 18 years but I don't understand the purpose ending for this particular story?

Joanne Rosenzweig I thought perhaps she killed herself because after learning to read and write she understood more about what she'd done and couldn't live with herself…moreI thought perhaps she killed herself because after learning to read and write she understood more about what she'd done and couldn't live with herself?(less)

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How does Schlink present young love through the character of Michael?