How do Cavanagh’s structural choices—dual plotlines, strategic chapter length, alternating narrators, etc.—support his thematic exploration of The Limitations and Implicit Bias of The Criminal Justice System?

In the novel’s final act, Cavanagh reveals that Ruth Gelman’s timeline occurs 11 years before the timeline involving Amanda White. How does Cavanagh tease this twist elsewhere in the novel? What clues and red herrings exist to guide or mislead the reader?

Consider Cavanagh’s depictions of grief in the novel. How do the various characters find different ways to address The Lasting Effects of Traumatic Experiences? How does Cavanagh use these differences to develop character?