How did Helen Dunmore choose to portray the complexities of family secrets?
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How did Helen Dunmore choose to portray the complexities of family secrets?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that intentional to reflect the characters' introspection?
What do you think made the author decide to structure the story around memories and past events?