The construction of Route 66 is a heavily debated topic in the novel.

Morris and Charlotta differ in their roles as bosses?

Why do you think Lou considers leaving The Times? How do Mr.

Do you think she was meant to find him? Do you believe in the concept of a soulmate?

In Chapter 12, Lou sees Jefferson in the boxing gym and has vivid visions of him as her lover in one of her past lives.

Why do you think Lou reacts the way she does?

Aaron tells Lou that he knew her in a past life and warns her that she may be in danger.

Do you think there is a reason the thirty-six were chosen to be continuously reborn? If so, why?.

What significance do Lou’s dreams have? Do dreams have a significance in your life? Lou often has dreams of her past lives and the people she once knew.Why do you think Lou is drawn to Esther when she is introduced in the narrative?.During her trial, Sarah says, “I only want what’s fair and not to be forced into surrender.” In what ways does Sarah rebel against surrendering throughout the book?.In Chapter 2, Sarah says, “So how I appeared, skin color and all, was merely a fact to me, not the basis for what should be expected of my character.” Do you think Sarah being reborn with no established understanding of racism benefited her or hinderer her?.How does this setting influence the narrative? How do you think the story would have been different if it was set in a different city or state? In Den's lauded debut, Grace (2016), Naomi fled 19th-century Alabama slavery to hide in a Georgia brothel in this new book, the author again channels the voice of a Black teenager on the run. 2, 2021 An immortal woman delivers a love letter to Los Angeles.

Much of the novel is set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, California. THE PERISHING by Natashia Den RELEASE DATE: Nov.

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