Collide
Christine Fonseca
- Reading
- Before reading, acknowledge that the story includes threats of death, assassins, family danger and terrorism. Afterwards, discuss how suspense and secrecy affect Dakota’s choices, without assuming the ending is reassuring.
- Themes
- Secrets and truth: Dakota must investigate hidden information after her life attracts the attention of the Order. The story appears to make uncovering truth a central pursuit, but it is unclear whether secrecy is condemned, justified or treated ambiguously.
- Mental breakdown and paranormal experience: A surprising mental breakdown attracts attention, while Dakota discovers that paranormal activity may involve more than ghosts or tricks. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Family under threat: Assassins threaten Dakota’s family, and a new breed of terrorism may take away lives, including Dakota’s. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Pay particular attention to emotional intensity.