Look Closer

How does the author utilize the perspectives of Simon and Vicky to create tension and mystery throughout the novel?

In what ways does the setting of wealthy suburbia contribute to the novel's exploration of appearances versus reality?

Discuss the role that wealth and privilege play in the motivations of the characters in Look Closer.

How do Simon and Vicky's professional lives (law professor and advocate for domestic violence victims) clash with their personal secrets?

What initial impressions do you have of Simon and Vicky, and how do these impressions shift as the story unfolds?

How does the discovery of the socialite's body serve as a catalyst for the unraveling of Simon and Vicky's secrets?

What does the twenty-million-dollar trust fund reveal about the characters' true motivations and desires?

In what ways does the theme of revenge manifest throughout the novel, and which character embodies it the most?

How does Ellis use deception as a tool to engage and mislead the reader, and is this effective?

Analyze the dynamic between Simon and Vicky. How does their relationship impact the outcome of the story?

Were you surprised by the true nature of Simon and Vicky's relationship? How did it change your perception of their characters?

Discuss the final twist in the novel. How does it recontextualize the events leading up to it?

What do you think the author is saying about the nature of truth and perception?

How do you interpret the ending? Does it provide closure or leave room for ambiguity?

Reflect on the moral choices of the characters. Do you believe any of them redeemed themselves by the novel's conclusion?