SuitabookThe divine one
Danielle R. Mani
- Reading
- Check in after the early chapters about the bullying and bereavement, then discuss whether River’s behaviour feels trustworthy. Leave space for uncertainty, since the ending and explanations are unclear.
- Themes
- Peer harassment and imitation: The book addresses peer harassment and imitation; the detail of how these are developed remains unclear. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Grief and possible messages: Delilah is grieving Darcy’s sudden death, while her mother believes Darcy is sending messages from beyond the grave. The book appears to place grief beside a disputed or unexplained belief, but its treatment of that belief cannot be determined here.
- Attraction and hidden motives: Delilah is attracted to River, who seems perfect but may be hiding something and may be the biggest imitator of all. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Before reading, consider whether the reader is comfortable with bullying, a sudden death in the family, emotional strain, and a story involving a belief that someone may communicate after death.