Characters
Who is the protagonist of The Dry?
Aaron Falk
What event brings Aaron Falk back to his hometown?
Hadler's funeral
What is the name of the small farming town where the novel is set?
Kiewarra
How does the relationship between Aaron Falk and Gretchen Schoner evolve throughout the novel?
Rekindled romance
Who is the author of the novel?
Jane Harper
Which character is found dead at the beginning of the novel, believed to have committed murder-suicide?
Luke Hadler
What secret do Aaron Falk and Luke Hadler share from their teenage years?
Their alibi for Ellie's death
What natural disaster is affecting the town throughout the novel?
Drought
Describe Luke and Aaron's relationship during their childhood vs adulthood
best friends to estranged
Who plays Aaron Falk in the film?
Eric Bana
What is the name of Luke Hadler's wife, who is also found dead in the story's opening?
Karen
What was Luke doing before he allegedly went and killed his family?
Shooting rabbits with Jamie Sullivan
What is the name of the river that runs through the town?
Kiewarra
How do Mal Deacon and Grant Dow know each other?
Uncle and Nephew
Kiewarra is a real town? (true or false)
False
Who is the school principal and one of the people in Kiewarra who tries to offer support to Aaron Falk despite the town’s hostility?
Scott Whitlam
What event from Aaron Falk’s past caused him and his father to leave Kiewarra years before the events of the novel?
The suspicion surrounding Ellie Deacon’s death and the belief that Aaron was involved
List three different places we are taken to in the novel?
Hadler's farm, Pub, Police Station, School ect. (Answers may very)
Describe the friendship between Gretchen, Luke, Aaron and Ellie
The novel follows a non-linear structure (true or false)
True - it jumps between past and present
Who is the abusive and controlling father of Ellie Deacon, who played a significant role in her troubled life?
Mal Deacon
What is left of the Falk's veranda after the death of Ellie?
A calf with its throat slit
How does the drought impact the town’s economy and its people?
Financial strain and increasing tension among residents
What are the names of Luke's parents?
Extra 100 points if you can name Aaron's dad
Gerry and Barb
Erik
What is the sequel to The Dry?
Force of Nature