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Does anyone have any idea what the author would choose to write this book without any quotation marks?

OMalleycat I think it’s to emphasize the story is told strictly from Mickey’s point of view. There’s no omniscient narrator reporting what was said word for word…moreI think it’s to emphasize the story is told strictly from Mickey’s point of view. There’s no omniscient narrator reporting what was said word for word; it’s just Mickey’s version. It also renders the dialogue distant, terse, and just-the-facts like a police report, which would be emotionally repressed Mickey’s style.(less)

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I'm not looking for a 'downer' reading experience. I see that this book involves the disturbing issue of drug abuse - will I find it too depressing to enjoy?

Pat The main character in the book, the one whose point of view we are seeing, is not a drug user. This is not a book about how someone who uses drugs is …moreThe main character in the book, the one whose point of view we are seeing, is not a drug user. This is not a book about how someone who uses drugs is thinking, but the main character is surrounded, impacted by it.
This book gives the reader a lot to think about, but I do not consider it a downer. By creating a mystery for the main character to solve, the reader sees this world but is focused on finding the answers to the mystery.(less)

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Lisa I think it seemed pretty clear her baby was addicted. She was still using during pregnancy and was then on methadone. I think the point of the ending …moreI think it seemed pretty clear her baby was addicted. She was still using during pregnancy and was then on methadone. I think the point of the ending is you just never know. With recovery and addiction every day is a new challenge in staying sober. There is never any certainty. It seemed like a very realistic ending to me. (less)

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Is there any kind of romantic relationships in this book? If so is there anything explicit (more than kissing?)

Matthew There are no sex scenes if that's what you are worried about. But romantic relationships, and sex work/prostitution, are certainly plot points, as is …moreThere are no sex scenes if that's what you are worried about. But romantic relationships, and sex work/prostitution, are certainly plot points, as is drug use, pregnant drug users, etc. (less)

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