Symbolism
What did the title "End of Story" symbolize in the novel?
It symbolizes the major ending twist that happens in nearly every mystery book.
What is the main author referenced as Sebastian’s inspiration for his novels?
Agatha Christie
Who is the former wife to Euwart and second wife to Sebastian?
Diana Trapp
"Something exiting is happening!!"
Cole Trapp
This theme is represented by Sebastian’s use of stories to distract from the truth.
Power of Storytelling
What does the setting of foggy San Francisco represent in the novel?
The characters inability to see the truth.
What real life serial killer did the taxi driver speak about in the beginning of the novel?
The Zodiac Killer
Who is Freddy’s British friend who is involved with Nicky Hunter?
Jonathan Grant
"I love how Dad is just escorting women into the Baron...Next time he'll show up with a cheerleading squad."
Madeleine Trapp
This emotion the Trapps experience after Hope’s death is a long term prison for Sebastian (he becomes increasingly controlling), Madeline (she becomes unable to mature because of the weight of her death), and Freddy (he copes with addiction).
Guilt
What is an object found in the house that symbolizes the mystery genre?
Dagger, noose, or poison bottle.
What was the major event that the time period of the novel was based around?
Y2K
Who is the second detective who is introduced in act 2 and is present during the cliff scene?
Timbo
"The past isn't gone, it's just waiting."
Sebastian Trapp
This theme is represented by the Trapp’s compliance with Sebastian’s stories.
Family loyalty
What does the setting of the cliff at the end add to the scene?
Tension
What did the 2019 controversy around the author that influenced the concept of people having fake pasts in the novel involve?
Lying about parts of his own life
Who is Sebastian's sister in law?
Simone
"Curious things, rooms. Tell you quite a lot about the people who live in them."
B.B Springer
This theme is represented by the Trapps’ attempts to hide the past, but it reappearing through objects and locations
The past is never buried
What does the architecture of the house represent?
The Gothic trope
What happened in a famous scene from the 1950’s film, Sunset Boulevard that influenced the beginning of the novel?
A dead body was floating in a swimming pool
Who is Sebastian's brother? (he died in a hit and run)
Dominic
"My motive? Motive, I always say --I do always say,...motive is where the mystery lies."
Nicky Hunter
This theme is represented by how every crime is committed in the name of love.
Love as a Moral Blind Spot