SuitabookThe confessions of Jonathan Flite
Matthew James Beier
- Reading
- You could read together in short sections and pause when the mystery or threats raise questions. Check in about how the suspense feels before deciding whether to continue.
- Themes
- Memory, truth and belief: Jonathan claims to remember seven layers of lives belonging to teenagers who disappeared before his birth; others have not believed him. The premise makes belief in an extraordinary account central, but does not establish whether the book ultimately confirms or rejects Jonathan’s claim.
- Speaking under threat: After Jonathan shares what he knows, he becomes a target, and must choose whether to continue telling his story or risk the safety of people he loves. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The story includes anxiety, violent outbursts, a terrorist attack and threats against Jonathan and others. Consider whether these suspenseful elements suit your reader.