Open Ended Questions


 * 1) What message is the author attempting to send about medication and hospitalization? 
 * 2) The original title of this book was Where the Moon isn’t. What does this have to do with the context of the story? Which title do you believe to be more effective?
 * 3) Overall thoughts of the novel?
 * 4) What is the reasoning behind changing the font, and writing style throughout the book?
 * 5) Why do you think Matthew renames his “characters” in his retelling of his life?
 * 6) If Simon did not have a disability, would Matthew feel less guilty about his death?
 * 7) Opinions on Matthews obsession with “atoms” and bringing his brother back to life? 
 * 8) What's up with the doll? Importance? Deeper meaning? What about Annabelle?
 * 9) Did the memorial service for Simon help free Matthew of the guilt?
 * 10) Was Matthew "freed" of his schizophrenia when the mental hospital closed down? Was it a way for him to come back to reality?