The Night She Disappeared

Compare and contrast the three narrators: Tallulah, Kim, and Sophie. In what ways are they similar, and in what ways do they differ?

Why does Zach grow increasingly abusive? Research how domestic abuse typically progresses. Does the novel accurately depict how and why he gets worse? Why or why not?

Contrast and compare Zach and Liam. How do the women in their lives impact their decision-making? Are we meant to sympathize with them? Why or why not?

How does peer pressure put characters in situations that cause harm to them or others?

Compare the relationships of Scarlett and her mother, Zach and his mother, and Tallulah and Kim. What impact have these mothers had on their children’s lives?

A creepy old house like Dark Place is a common trope in mysteries. How do its secrets, history, and architectural characteristics define its residents?

Discuss art and architecture in the novel.

Mysteries and suspense thrillers use red herrings to mislead or distract readers from the true ending, adding tension and drama. Why does this novel use Zach as a red herring? How would the novel be different if suspicion never fell on him?