The novel uses multiple points of view to propel the narrative forward. How do the different viewpoints contribute to your reading of the novel? Using examples from the text, discuss the role the multiple perspectives play in building the suspense of the plot.

Ella feels an overwhelming sense of guilt at having failed Anna. Do you think Ella’s guilt is justified? Argue for or against the position, basing your answer on textual research.

Flowers crop up often in the text. In your opinion, what do flowers and Ella’s florist’s shop symbolize in the novel? Support your answer with textual examples.