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I Have Some Questions for You: A Novel by Rebecca Makkai
43 reviews
mreags92's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Eating disorder, Child death, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Blood, and Racism
sarahsbookss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Alcohol, Death, Blood, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
tonilereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I love it when a reading year opens up with an incredible book, but it’s also a bit concerning because now I’m worried that I’ve read one of the best books of the year and not too many others will be as enjoyable, as well written, and as gripping as I Have Some Questions For You.
It’s been a few years since we last had a book from Rebecca Makkai, and the award-winning (and Pulitzer Prize-shortlisted) The Great Believers put her name on the literary radar in a big way. I Have Some Questions For You is worth the wait. It is the story of Bodie Kane, host of a successful true crime podcast, and her return to the boarding school where she spent her formative teenage years to teach a podcast class to current students.
The Granby School has a reputation in its New Hampshire community as being a springboard for privileged students to launch into prestigious colleges and successful careers, but it has a dark side—in 1995, a student named Thalia Keith, Bodie’s former roommate, was murdered on campus and the athletics coach Omar Evans was convicted of the crime. The case gained nationwide attention and is still the subject of much online discussion, with many vocal about Omar’s presumed innocence.
Bodie has moved on from her past, mostly, but old wounds resurface as she spends more time on campus, and renewed discussion of Thalia’s murder opens up new theories, new investigation, and potential new evidence that casts the night of her murder in a different light.
This isn’t a whodunnit, but more a finely crafted literary mystery that does have the case at its heart but ends up being about so much more. When considering our ability to leave the past behind us, I Have Some Questions For You has a searing #MeToo focus and I’m confident it will be one of the best books of 2023 for many readers.
It’s been a few years since we last had a book from Rebecca Makkai, and the award-winning (and Pulitzer Prize-shortlisted) The Great Believers put her name on the literary radar in a big way. I Have Some Questions For You is worth the wait. It is the story of Bodie Kane, host of a successful true crime podcast, and her return to the boarding school where she spent her formative teenage years to teach a podcast class to current students.
The Granby School has a reputation in its New Hampshire community as being a springboard for privileged students to launch into prestigious colleges and successful careers, but it has a dark side—in 1995, a student named Thalia Keith, Bodie’s former roommate, was murdered on campus and the athletics coach Omar Evans was convicted of the crime. The case gained nationwide attention and is still the subject of much online discussion, with many vocal about Omar’s presumed innocence.
Bodie has moved on from her past, mostly, but old wounds resurface as she spends more time on campus, and renewed discussion of Thalia’s murder opens up new theories, new investigation, and potential new evidence that casts the night of her murder in a different light.
This isn’t a whodunnit, but more a finely crafted literary mystery that does have the case at its heart but ends up being about so much more. When considering our ability to leave the past behind us, I Have Some Questions For You has a searing #MeToo focus and I’m confident it will be one of the best books of 2023 for many readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
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