Chapter 9 begins with the arrival of Grandma Lynn (Abigail's mother). Grandma Lynn has an amazing lust for life that jump starts the healing process of Susie's family. She convinces Jack to unwind by having a drink, makes Abigail laugh and puts Lindsey on the spot on page 102 by intuitively picking up on the fact that Lindsey now has a boyfriend; Grandma Lynn introduces herself to Samuel as "the evil grandma" on page 109. Her sense of humor pulls the family back together.
What is your impression of Grandma Lynn?
Foreshadowing: Detective Fenerman
"He nodded at my parents and seemed to linger on my mother." (page 109)
On page 109, Jack is grateful for the memorial because it is one day that the family can wear their grief publicly.
What are your thoughts on expressing grief in public? Is there a timeline for the appropriateness of said expression?
On page 111, Clarissa notices that Lindsey is wearing her dress and almost says something. She is challenged by Abigail and quickly backs down.
What does this exchange mean to you?
George Harvey shows up to the memorial; Lindsey faints when she sees him (page 112).
Is Lindsey overwhelmed by Harvey's malevolence, or is it her own grief?
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