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58 pages 1 hour read

Matt Haig

The Life Impossible

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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Analyze how Grace’s grief dictates her outlook on life and her opinion of herself. What role do dreams and self-talk play in reflecting Grace’s inner turmoil and sense of self? How does she challenge entrenched beliefs about her value, particularly concerning the deaths of her son and husband?

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Explore how inheriting Christina’s Ibiza home changes Grace’s life. Consider the house as a narrative device. How does the house compel Grace out of her stasis and toward change?

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What role do Grace’s interpersonal relationships play in her character evolution? Consider her connections with characters, including Christina, Maurice, Alberto, and Marta. What lessons do these individuals teach her? How do they both challenge and encourage her?

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