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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.
Kimi At first I was a confused by the ending. I read something in this thread that the author says she made the ending very clear. So I went back to read t…moreAt first I was a confused by the ending. I read something in this thread that the author says she made the ending very clear. So I went back to read the last two pages to see if I overlooked something. Here is what I found.

If you have the hardcover book on pg. 385, right under the bold text of 6:30am: Elle and Peter wake up. Peter is still very tired. A few sentences down you will see that Elle says "Why don't you come with me? The pond will be warm after the rain" I hold my breath, wait. Come with me. End this."

Peter knew she was going to go for a swim but as usual, he never wanted to go with Elle. I know in many ways he was an amazing husband but the swims... that meant so much to Elle. Meeting her where she really was in her life. It's like her soul was screaming in this moment. "Just say yes to me, just say yes, end this all. Love me." But he would not go with her.

I believe this is what the author is talking about. It is very clear to me that she made her choice right in this moment. She chose Jonas. Jonas knew her soul. (less)
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Loretta L That is a great rendition, and I believe you are correct, however the author said to look at the penultimate paragraph, which is the 2nd to last parag ...more
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Lisa Plus he ate all the pistachio ice cream! A deal breaker for me!
Aug 20, 2025 12:18PM · flag
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