Characters
Who is the protagonist of The Dry?
Aaron Falk
What event brings Aaron Falk back to his hometown?
Hadler's funeral
What natural disaster is affecting the town throughout the novel?
Drought
How does the relationship between Aaron and Gretchen evolve throughout the novel?
Gretchen was dating Luke as teens, starts romance with Aaron in the present
Kiewarra is a real town? (true or false)
False
Which character is found dead at the beginning of the novel, believed to have committed murder-suicide?
Luke Hadler
Why did Aaron's father take him and move to the city?
The suspicion surrounding Ellie Deacon’s death and the belief that Aaron was involved caused locals to hate them
Where does Aaron live in the present time?
Melbourne
What does Aaron suspect about Gretchen's son?
That Luke is the father
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
Why does Aaron decide to stay after the funeral?
Luke's parents beg him to help them figure out what happened
Where does Aaron stay whilst in town?
The pub
Why do the townspeople suspect Aaron was involved in Ellie's death?
How does the drought impact the town’s economy and its people?
Financial strain and increasing tension among residents
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 secret do Aaron Falk and Luke Hadler share from their teenage years?
Their alibi for Ellie's death
What did they find in Scott's shed and how did it prove he committed the murders?
Remington bullets matching the murder
How do Mal Deacon and Grant Dow know each other?
Uncle and Nephew
The novel follows a non-linear chronological 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 on the Falk's veranda after the death of Ellie?
A calf with its throat slit
What is the name of the small farming town where the novel is set?
Kiewarra
What are the names of Luke's parents?
Gerry and Barb
What is the sequel to The Dry?
Force of Nature