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Cynthia Harris Seems pretty obvious, I think. He had the crib from two years ago when he pushed his first wife (or; maybe she wasn’t his first?) down the stairs in t…moreSeems pretty obvious, I think. He had the crib from two years ago when he pushed his first wife (or; maybe she wasn’t his first?) down the stairs in the same way. Seems this cold fish is a bit of a sociopath. And, although a denouement isn’t spelled out, it is certainly safe to assume that the chickens will, indeed come home to roost.
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Enjoyed the book but was left wanting to know what happened to Mrs Deal and Tracy?

Carla The inference was that Tracy was pushed down the stairs by Mr. Deal who was in a rage because she had ripped his wallpaper. Mrs. Deal gave that clue w…moreThe inference was that Tracy was pushed down the stairs by Mr. Deal who was in a rage because she had ripped his wallpaper. Mrs. Deal gave that clue with her finger tapping -- he had pushed her at an earlier date causing her paralysis.(less)

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How typical is it that someone with "Asperger Syndrome" (I thought that term was no longer used) could permanently remember a mobile phone number after hearing it once, or easily solve a Rubik's cube? Are these just clichés?

lily i'm aware this question is two years old but thought i'd answer anyway - as someone with autism, i believe that although it may be possible for some, …morei'm aware this question is two years old but thought i'd answer anyway - as someone with autism, i believe that although it may be possible for some, the vast majority do not have memory skills to that extent. there's nothing inherently wrong with patrick having an incredible memory and being able to solve the rubik's cube, but it's 100% a stereotype and those traits, along with many others given to patrick throughout the book, highlight the lack of research and care this author seems to have put into writing an autistic character, as everything about his autism is a surface-level cliche.(less)

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How did Sam's first wife die?

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What happened to Mrs deal and tracey?

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