How does the author’s use of dual first person narration shape the reader’s understanding of the two protagonists? How does telling the story from both Theo and Kit’s perspectives affect the story’s suspense and structure?

How does the author’s conceptualization of queer pleasure as an empowering act of defiance inform the text? How does Theo and Kit’s journey on The Pursuit of Pleasure impact the novel’s genre, mood, and overall meaning?

Why are Theo and Kit reluctant to give their love a second chance, and why do they eventually take this risk? How is their relationship ultimately stronger because of their separation and reunion?