On occasion this produced child brides far younger than Wavy would have been. Until 2006, the state of Kansas had no law requiring a minimum age for marriage, as long as the underage bride or groom had parental or judicial consent. In what ways are they more emotionally healthy than Wavy? In what ways do they have similar emotional issues?Ĩ. Compared to Wavy, her cousins and her college roommate are ostensibly the product of 'normal' upbringings. Aunt Brenda's perspective is the one that most clearly correlates to our current social attitudes toward relationships like Wavy and Kellen's, but is she the hero of this story? To what degree do you sympathize with her?ħ. Howare your impressions of them altered by a narrator's biases? Who seems like the most reliable narrator? Who seems the least reliable? How do you decide whose opinion to trust?Ħ.

The book provides multiple points of view of Wavy and Kellen, including their own. How is she able to know this while still considering him a good person? What things in her life have prepared her to accept two seemingly contradictory ideas? How do you feel about this paradox?ĥ. Kellen is a murderer and Wavy knows this from an early point in her relationship with him. On a practical level, what does it say about Wavy and the people around her that this door is never locked? As a metaphor, what does it tell us?Ĥ. More than once, it's remarked that the kitchen door of the farmhouse is unlocked, and Wavy points out that there isn't even a key to that door. How does the refrain'nothing left to be afraid of' guide Wavy's life?ģ. Wavy's fears and her efforts to resist fear are major themes in the story. What rules are holding Wavy back and which ones does she use to construct a sense of safety? How do the rules change as she grows up?Ģ. Most are her mother's rules, but some are hers. From the rst moment we meet Wavy, her life is filled with rules. As you can imagine, it explores issues of abuse, neglect, addiction, trust and different kinds of love.ġ. It's the story of two people, neglected as children Wavy the daughter of meth dealer and Kellen also abused and neglected. Book Club Talking Points: This book covers some uncomfortable topics - they are polarizing and will generate much discussion and passion, but may also not be for everyone.

The title of the book is perfect and sums up the complexities of this tale it contrasts the beauty of love and trust against the ugliness of neglect and addiction. Their relationship is unique and will have you debating with your inner conscience.

Wavy's father is a drug dealer, and her mother is a drug addict. It's the story of two people both abused as children. It's disturbing and covers some uncomfortable controversial topics. PBR Book Review: This is a beautiful story, but it should come with a warning.

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