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The Lost Man

"Strong characters, riveting plot and an honest look at life in the Australian ...

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Discuss The Lost Man by Jane Harper

How does the secretive nature of domestic violence protect the perpetrator? How do the ideas of fear and shame hinder victims from seeking help?

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Feb. 19, 2020
by elizabethabby

What effect might Carl's favoritism of Cameron have had on him and his brothers?

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Feb. 19, 2020
by elizabethabby

Who really was the "lost" man?

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Feb. 19, 2020
by elizabethabby

What do you think about what Liz did, both to Carl and to Cameron? Do you think that her actions were justified? Do you think Nathan is doing the right thing when he decides to keep her secret?

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Feb. 03, 2020
by elizabethh

With the benefit of hindsight, what signs were there that might have thrown suspicion on Liz, or, in contrast, diverted attention away from her?

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Feb. 03, 2020
by elizabethh

What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of small, isolated communities such as Balamara? Would you like to live in such a place?

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Jan. 23, 2020
by nancyh

Nathan must confront many of his demons over the course of the novel. What is it that allows him to make such progress, do you think?

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Jan. 23, 2020
by nancyh

What effect did the lack of police and medical support have on the outcomes for the rape of Jenna Moore, and the death of Cameron Bright?

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Jan. 23, 2020
by nancyh

What were some of the ways Cameron manipulated the people around him? Why and how did he get away with it?

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Jan. 23, 2020
by kdowney25

Overall, what do you think of The Lost Man? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

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Jan. 23, 2020
by kdowney25

What does the novel have to say about the power wielded by a perpetrator of domestic violence, and the long-lasting effects of that abuse?

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Jan. 21, 2020
by Harley's Mom

How and why does Nathan's impression of Cameron change as he gets closer to the truth.

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Jan. 21, 2020
by rebeccak

Which of the brothers do you think has been the most successful at dealing with their traumatic childhood, and why?

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Jan. 21, 2020
by AlwaysSunny

All the key characters in the novel are better off without Cameron. Do you think this justifies his death in any way?

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Jan. 21, 2020
by AlwaysSunny

How does the remote, isolated setting inform our ideas about the people who live in and around Balamara and the events that take place there? How does the setting itself impact the events of the novel?

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Jan. 21, 2020
by louisee

For those who have also read Jane Harper's "The Dry", an interesting link is made between Liz Bright and her abusive brother, Malcolm Deacon. What could you infer from this connection?

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Jan. 21, 2020
by cynthiaa

How has Nathan's upbringing affected his approach to parenthood? How do the events of the novel influence his attitude towards how he interacts with Xander and Jacqui in the future?

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Jan. 18, 2020
by elise

In what ways does the idea of the lonely stockman's grave permeate the novel? What does it have to say about outback life, both now and in the past?

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Jan. 16, 2020
by louisee

What do the different versions of the story of the man buried in the stockman's grave tell us about the nature of stories, and the nature of truth?

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Jan. 16, 2020
by renem

Other than the prologue, the entire story is in the third person past tense from Nathan's point of view. What is the effect of this?

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Jan. 16, 2020
by renem

Why do you think the author chose to introduce the events of the novel from an omniscient viewpoint?

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Jan. 14, 2020
by juliep

In what ways is Bub underestimated? How do you think the insistence of the other characters to refer to him by his childhood nickname might have affected him as he grew up?

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Jan. 13, 2020
by PiperUp

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