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Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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The title of the book contains a play on words that signifies a couple of different things that take place in the book. What does the title refer to? Identify some of the other places where Elle Cosimano uses puns and double entendres in the story and comment on their effect within the narrative.

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Finn’s character is easily recognizable as an archetypal antiheroine. Do you recognize any other archetypes amongst the cast of characters? Identify them, and explain how they fulfill their role, using examples from the text.

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The opening scene of the book presents the reader with a first impression of Finn that portrays a specific identity. What changes does Finn’s identity undergo, materially and psychologically, as the story progresses? What are the different factors that contribute to this transformation?

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By Elle Cosimano