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by Sarah Schmidt (Goodreads Author)

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Recently I read "We have always lived in the castle", anyone who's read Sarah's book would say they have similarities in themes or atmosphere?

Cassandra I just read We Have Always Lived in the Castle a few months ago, and while parallels didn't occur to me while I was reading See What I Have Done...yea…moreI just read We Have Always Lived in the Castle a few months ago, and while parallels didn't occur to me while I was reading See What I Have Done...yeah, now that you mention it I can see it. I'd say the biggest difference is that See What I Have Done doesn't emphasize the reactions/suspicions of the larger community the way We Have Always Lived in the Castle does. (less)

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Did you find Lizzie to have any redeeming characteristics?

Tressa In this book, no. But who knows about in real life.

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What is the significance of the pears? The pears are constantly mentioned. Do they symbolise something?

Kiki Price I noticed the pears being overly mentioned as well. Reading online, Lizzie Borden buffs have mused that eating a pear was Lizzie's alibi the day of th…moreI noticed the pears being overly mentioned as well. Reading online, Lizzie Borden buffs have mused that eating a pear was Lizzie's alibi the day of the murders, and others say John wasted time eating a pear that day as well. Not sure this answer is of any help. But yes, the pears, as well as the ticking of the clock!, was mentioned over and over and over!(less)

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Does anyone feel like they have a clear answer to who killed Abby? [spoilers removed]

Nancy Moskowitz I think it was assumed that Abby and Andrew were killed by the same person. Abby was killed first, so her family could not inherit if Andrew died firs…moreI think it was assumed that Abby and Andrew were killed by the same person. Abby was killed first, so her family could not inherit if Andrew died first. While we don't know who killed them, I believe it was accepted that one person (or two people working together) murdered them.(less)

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