Ghosts

Discuss the motif of Nina’s “song” and the significance it holds in her life. Why is she so attached to a pop song? In what ways does her obsession with the song mirror her preoccupation with controlling her life? How does the novel use music symbolically elsewhere in the novel?

What purpose does the Angelo storyline have in the narrative? Is Angelo’s character believable? Would Nina’s character arc change without the addition of the Angelo conflict?

Address the romantic comedy tropes employed—and subverted—throughout the novel. You might consider Lola’s role as the quirky best friend, the nascent love triangle between Nina, Joe, and Max, or scenes like the hen do and the best friend’s wedding. To what end does the novel use these familiar tropes? Do they make the story more or less realistic?