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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.

Robin I’m surprised by how many people think this is a love story. It’s more of an anti-love story. It’s a story of how divorce, abuse, and selfishness have…moreI’m surprised by how many people think this is a love story. It’s more of an anti-love story. It’s a story of how divorce, abuse, and selfishness have caused generational unhappiness and people desperate for love without knowing what that really looks like. The question is does Elle finally break the cycle that has plagued her family for generations, or is it so deeply ingrained that the story is already written for her? (less)

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Tipper ^This!!

While I wanted Elle to pick Peter, I know she picked Jonas. It is disappointing but expected. It is almost inevitable that she's repeating the ...more
May 02, 2022 12:35PM · flag

Zhihong Hu I agree this book is more about the generational trama for the children involced.
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