One Day in December

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapters 13-21

Chapters 22-27

Chapters 28-32

Chapters 33-37

Chapters 38-41

Chapters 42-51

Chapters 52-71

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Essay Topics

Is it possible to fall in love at first sight with a stranger? Write an essay in which you explore the idealism or realism behind this question.

Analyze Laurie’s characterization in the context of her friendship with Sarah. If they’re so close, why can’t Laurie tell Sarah the truth about Jack? Why does Laurie choose to keep her feelings to herself? If she had told Sarah, what do you think the result would have been?

Analyze what might have happened if Jack and Laurie had met each other that first day in December at the bus stop. Would they have been a successful couple? Would they have been able to grow together?