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Denise asked this question about The Paper Palace:
Anyone finished who wants to discuss the ending? I am still not sure how I feel about it, am ruminating.
Deena I think the author gives us a clue when Elle and Gina rejoin the bbq after being in the bathroom together and Elle says to herself “She will never kno…moreI think the author gives us a clue when Elle and Gina rejoin the bbq after being in the bathroom together and Elle says to herself “She will never know how close she came to losing him.” (Page 367 of Kindle version) That seems to indicate Elle has decided to stay in her marriage.Then on page 389: I have made my choice: to give up this love that pulses, aches—for a different kind of love. A patient love. A love love.” (less)
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Patricia Ison Yeah but in the ending she sees Jonas across the lake. Elle takes off her wedding ring and presses it into her life line. This seems to indicate she l ...more
Sep 26, 2021 08:30AM · flag
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Melanie I agree with you. i thought it was pretty clear she chose Peter and was shocked to see all these Goodreads comments about her choosing Jonas or commit ...more
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by Miranda Cowley Heller
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