This novel alternates chapters of Sadie’s first-person narrative with the transcript of West’s podcast. Why do you think the author chose this format? How did this format enhance your reading of the story?

Sadie comes from a highly marginalized background and might be considered powerless for most of her life. In what ways does Sadie take control of her life?

Compare and contrast Sadie and Claire. Why does Sadie elicit the reader’s sympathy while Claire is harder to sympathize with?