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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.
Joanne O'Toole I enjoyed this book, but have to agree the wordy descriptions of the environment grew tiresome and if you're not from this place or never been it make…moreI enjoyed this book, but have to agree the wordy descriptions of the environment grew tiresome and if you're not from this place or never been it makes it harder to picture. despite this I held on for the gritty and gripping themes of the book and was definitely hooked until the very end.

RE the ending: I think pressing her ring against her life line was symbolic of her choice to finally 'live' an authentic life and swim towards Jonas. I think the suggestion in these comments about potential suicide is interesting given the multiple episodes of drowning and death in general, but I don't see her being that unstable and also she wouldn't leave her children. I'm a bit clearer on the ending having read these comments and having weighed up the many conclusions! So, thanks!

P.S I would have chosen Peter! He sounds like great craic. (less)
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