The Charm Offensive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-5

Chapters 6-7

Chapters 8-9

Chapters 10-12

Character Analysis

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

How does the alternating third-person perspective build character development for Charlie and Dev? Explore how seeing Dev through Charlie’s perspective and vice-versa builds on The Significance of Emotional Support From Romantic Partners.

How does The Charm Offensive communicate the harmful effects of lacking representation regarding LGBTQ+ love? How do you think the narrative would change if LGBTQ+ representation was provided for all characters prior to the story?

Why does Dev’s therapist discourage his behavior of using humor to deflect his depression? How does The Charm Offensive rely on comedy to drive forward the more serious parts of the plot?