50 pages 1 hour read

Paula Hawkins

Into the Water

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Part 1, Chapters 21-29

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapter 21 Summary: “Monday, 17 August—Nickie”

Nickie claims she is descended from witches, specifically Libby Seeton. She hears her dead sister’s voice as she recalls meeting and interacting with Nel. Nickie alludes to a story her sister, Jeannie, told her about Patrick Townsend. Nickie wanders over to Nel’s funeral to watch from outside. 

Part 1, Chapter 22 Summary: “Helen”

Helen Townsend cries on the morning of Nel’s funeral, not because of Nel but because Patrick murdered the pregnant cat that was on their property. Helen admits to herself that she’s worried about Sean based on items she found in the car, but she keeps her thoughts to herself. 

Part 1, Chapter 23 Summary: “Josh”

Josh finds his mother’s gaiety in getting ready for Nel’s funeral disturbing. He thinks to himself, “It’s bad enough that I’ve already lied to them, and that Mum did too—what are they going to think when they see her turning up dressed like she’s going to a party?” (101). Josh worries that the police will find out that he and his parents lied about where they were when Nel died. When Josh’s family arrives at the funeral, Louise breaks down sobbing. 

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