The Confession

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by Jessie Burton

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Is the relationship between Elise and Connie romantic and/or sexual? The plot synopsis seems to make it clear that it is, but I find it really unusual that none of the reviews mention either of them being gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
IvanOpinion Yes, they are lovers. (Not really a spoiler, as you learn this very early in the book.)
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the ending is puzzling. who is it about?
Stephanie I wonder if the ending is part of the story or if it is just a message to the readers. Alternatively, it could belong to whichever character you feel …moreI wonder if the ending is part of the story or if it is just a message to the readers. Alternatively, it could belong to whichever character you feel needs it the most. I know this isn't the clearest answer, but it's all I could give when I feel confused about it too(less)
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Who did you picture as being Barbara? (I don't mean who should play her in the inevitable movie. I mean which 1980s actress did you think she might be modelled on?)
Laura Chapman Maureen O’Hara. Immediately from the description I thought of her. Which is odd as she was a famous redhead, not a blonde, but facially sounded identi…moreMaureen O’Hara. Immediately from the description I thought of her. Which is odd as she was a famous redhead, not a blonde, but facially sounded identical. If Barbara was around 60 in the book in 1982, her age fits too.

And Pamela Franklin as Elise. In fact, the only one I couldn’t picture clearly was Connie, maybe because we get to know her better as an old lady? Then she had a kind of Maggie Smith feel to her.(less)
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