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French Exit

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by Patrick deWitt

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What also got lost on me, is why she had to spend all the money as she could have left it to Malcolm, who - she knew - was not capable of taking care of himself financially. Any ideas on that one?
Ed Bernard
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In what period does this book take place? Early 20s, early 21s century? 1800s?
Anthony Williams I would say the early 2000's as euros exist in the novel.…moreI would say the early 2000's as euros exist in the novel.(less)
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I was lost on Tom. Was Susan cheating on Tom with Malcom, or vice versa?
Melissa Davis
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What to make of the ending?
Sarah It left me a bit dissatisfied. I really wanted to characters to face some sort of reckoning, but instead the author let Frances take the easy way out.
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How do you pronounce the 'Mme' part of 'Mme Reynolds'?
Holland Mme is the abbreviation for the French honorific "Madame".…moreMme is the abbreviation for the French honorific "Madame".(less)
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