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What did everyone think of the ending? I was totally shocked that the girls were found. It seemed like a book that would have a more ambiguous ending. Despite the implausibility (Marina herself talks about how low the odds are of finding a missing child), I thought it was completely satisfying.
Deb I agree with Leo that this ending was ambiguous. After I initially read it, I was convinced they were found, but then I listened to an NPR Now Read Th…moreI agree with Leo that this ending was ambiguous. After I initially read it, I was convinced they were found, but then I listened to an NPR Now Read This interview with the author. She said that she left the ending deliberately ambiguous. I think we interpret what happens in the final chapter (as well as the future of all of these characters) just as we ourselves need to.
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