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Why is the character Eliot in the story? Particularly, why do we have a chapter about him towards the end of the book, set in 2009?

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What is the significance of the title of the book? It can't be simply that the story takes place in the state of Idaho.

Kim When Ann looks into where the name of the state came from, she finds out it was loosely translated as "Come back to me."…moreWhen Ann looks into where the name of the state came from, she finds out it was loosely translated as "Come back to me."(less)

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Michelle (Spoiler alert) I agree with CMG that June was Mays killer. At first I thought it was the Mother who just snapped but further reading made me change m…more(Spoiler alert) I agree with CMG that June was Mays killer. At first I thought it was the Mother who just snapped but further reading made me change my mind. I hope the author writes a follow up novel to this great book because I would love to know where June was hiding all those years. (less)

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What the hell happened to june?