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Tesalonica asked this question about The Silent Patient:
Can somebody explain what the last sentences of the book mean? I really don't understand what they mean, did he jump or something? or is he just not doing anything? "I opened the window and reached out my hand. I caught a snowflake. I watched it disappear, vanish from my fingertip. I smiled. And I went to catch another one" I think the "went to" is what is making me doubt.
Kristen Curtis I think he’s referring to his happiness disappearing. He mentioned the same scene (snowflakes melting) with his mom in the front yard when his dad was…moreI think he’s referring to his happiness disappearing. He mentioned the same scene (snowflakes melting) with his mom in the front yard when his dad was away. (less)
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The Silent Patient
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