The Wishing Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Analyze the significance of Jack Masterson’s profession as a children’s author and storyteller in the context of the novel. How does storytelling influence the characters and events in the story?

Explore the symbolism of the unpublished manuscript in the contest and its representation as a tangible form of storytelling. How does it embody the power and allure of storytelling within the novel?

Discuss the view of the novel on intergenerational trauma, focusing on Lucy’s family dynamics and the impact of her childhood experiences on her relationship with Christopher. How does trauma transcend generations, and how does the story address it?