The 6:20 Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-7

Chapters 8-16

Chapters 17-24

Chapters 25-31

Chapters 32-38

Chapters 39-48

Chapters 49-56

Chapters 57-67

Chapters 68-77

Chapters 78-84

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Essay Topics

Analyze how the pursuit of truth in The 6:20 Man reflects the complexities of uncovering corruption within high-power institutions. How does institutional power create incentives that impede the pursuit of truth in the novel?

In what ways does the setting of Wall Street act as a microcosm for the broader themes of the novel, particularly the juxtaposition of wealth and ethical integrity?

How does The 6:20 Man employ misdirection to build suspense? As Devine revises his initial theories of the case, how does his understanding of character—and of the specific people around him—shift and develop?