Pieces of Her

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-12

Chapter 13-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Discuss Andy’s transformation throughout Pieces of Her. What is she like at the beginning of the novel, and how does she change? What circumstances force her to do so?

How does Karin Slaughter use the dual narrative structure, moving between storylines in 2018 and 1986, to create tension? How does Jane’s (Laura’s) story inform and deepen Andy’s story?

Why does Jane become involved with Nick Harp, and how does her personal history inform their relationship? Why does she find it so difficult to break away from him?