Were you surprised to get Beth’s point of view at the end? What did you think of her telling Ben not to try to save her?ġ0. In light of the revelation later in the novel, what do you think of the way they treat one another?ĩ.
Describe the relationship between Ben and Elliott. He’s trying to kill me,” the message in the book’s margins had such a powerful impact on Harriet?Ĩ. How did the revelation of the plot’s big mystery, make you reconsider the earlier parts of the novel? Did you go back and re-read any sections? What parts of the big twist were most surprising to you? Did you guess any elements in advance?ħ. How does the novel similarly make you, the reader, question what you’ve read and the characters you’ve met?Ħ. She asks herself what she really saw, and if she can believe her own eyes (p. In a transcript of her journal, Harriet questions her perception of the night Sabih dies. What does her reaction to Sabih’s behavior tell you about her current state of mind at this point in the novel?ĥ. He wouldn’t even be alive if it hadn’t been for her, and he’d rewarded her by breaking promises. Harriet has a strong reaction to Sabih telling their boss she was involved with Ben, and she thinks to herself, “She couldn’t believe Sabih had betrayed her. Knowing the big twist in THE OTHER SIDE OF NIGHT, how does this fictional book hint at the plot and its themes?Ĥ. Re-read the extract from the fictional book Happiness: A New Way of Life (p. Do you agree? How is it true in the context of the novel?ģ. At the beginning of the novel, David Asha states, “Life is memory” (p. What is the effect of all these different styles? As a reader, did you enjoy the multiple perspectives and formats?Ģ. THE OTHER SIDE OF NIGHT is told from several perspectives and in several formats-traditional narrative, letters, court reports, video transcripts, and even excerpts from one of the narrator’s novels. By the end, you’ll be shaken as each piece slots satisfyingly into place.ġ. The Other Side of Night is a thought-provoking, moving “head-spinner of a novel” (John Connolly) with intriguing narratives and plot swerves that will leave you reeling. She discovers a curious inscription in a secondhand book-a plea: Help. Next, we step into the life of Harriet Kealty, a police officer trying to clear her name after a lapse of judgment.
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Parrish) novel in which the lives of a disgraced police officer, a prolific author, and an upstanding citizen are inextricably bound together by a series of mysterious deaths. įor fans of Matt Haig and Anthony Horowitz, an “intriguing and thought-provoking” (Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. This reading group guide for The Other Side of Night includes an introduction, discussion questions, ideas for enhancing your book club, and a Q&A with author Adam Hamdy. A surrogate father to Elliot Asha and trusted friend to the Ashas.Ĭompulsively readable and thought-provoking, “ The Other Side of Night is one of those rare books that you’ll still be thinking about long after the last page” (Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You). Still, why would this man jump and leave behind his young son? Quickly, Harri’s attention zeroes in on a person she knows all too well.īen Elmys: once the love of her life. Police suspect he couldn’t cope after his wife’s sudden death. This note leads Harri to David Asha, who was last seen stepping off a cliff. She discovers a curious inscription in a secondhand book-a plea: Help me, he’s trying to kill me. The Other Side of Night begins with a man named David Asha writing about his biggest regret: his sudden separation from his son, Elliot. For fans of Matt Haig and Anthony Horowitz, a “ strange, compelling, and ultimately moving head-spinner of a novel” (John Connolly) in which the lives of a disgraced police officer, a prolific author, and an upstanding citizen are inextricably bound together by a series of mysterious deaths.
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