Stephen Gaspar asked:

I’m almost done Part I and have already noticed a major disconnect in the plot. David was frantic after not hearing from Edward while he was away and this lack of communication was a major discussion on page 106, where Edward apologizes for not writing, giving several excuses. But then, on page 143, David’s grandfather hands him all of Edwards unread correspondence. Wtf. Can anyone make sense of this?

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Stephen Gaspar Thank you for the perspective! Edward very well could have written them after he found out that David had written so many letters to him, but as an author, you’d think that would be worth mentioning. So far I’m sorry to say it’s been a very mediocre read.

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Dee Turner After Edward tells David he wants them to go to California together as a married couple, David freaks and leaves Edward for awhile. Then he lapses into one of his withdrawal periods and confines himself to bed for six days. Returning to Edward, he learns that Edward sent a letter to him at Washington Square that David didn't receive. He goes home at his grandfather's bidding and is shown "dozens of letters" from Edward, answering all the letters he'd written for Edward during his long absence, which David had given Edward on is return to NY. David himself explains it, on page 144 (Kindle edition). "...HERE was why he had not heard from Edward during his confinement; because Edward had been writing him these letters." There is no plot disconnect, only inattentive readers. This is a work that requires more attention than most.

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