The House We Grew Up In

The House We Grew Up In has a fractured timeline set over 30 years. What does the nonlinear narrative contribute to the story? How does it build tension, establish moods, and enhance the book’s themes?

Although the novel is told by an omniscient third-person narrator, the point of view is also split between several characters. How does this affect the way the plot unfolds?

Why do most chapters start with Lorelei’s emails to Jim, and why do you think no emails from him are included until the end of the book?