Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of rape.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What parts of the plot or aspects of the writing kept you most engaged? Were there any plot turns that really surprised you?

2. How did your overall reading experience of The Crash compare to that of other books in the psychological thriller and crime fiction genres? If you’ve read other books by Freida McFadden, like The Boyfriend or Ward D, how does The Crash compare?

3. Did you find the resolution satisfying? Why or why not?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Discuss how Polly’s actions and backstory made you feel. Could you relate to her, or did you find her unsympathetic?

2. Reflect on a time in your life when you misjudged a person or situation because of cognitive bias or a time when you witnessed cognitive bias in action. What were the circumstances, and how did unconscious bias influence the outcome?

3. Do you agree with the book’s portrayal of right and wrong as nuanced and

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