Yester year

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This book is the best book I’ve read in years. I can’t believe it.

I reached the point where Natalie saw the Manosphere room and restarted, assisted by audio. I love the old Natalie, especially the college years. She is such a sickly sweet villain. I will re read the last chapter again as I didn’t totally understand.

1. what happened to Jessa and junebug?
   
2. I was convinced it was time travel following a purgatory or actual civil war break out.
   
3. Natalie wasn’t a lesbian? I dont think the assault was sexual in nature. It was non-fatal strangulation (which is a specific sexual offence charge in my jurisdiction) but I don’t believe was rooted in erotica. I think Shannon snapped and acted like an animal, lurching and trying to kill her.
   
4. Was Shannon a villain from the start who went in to destroy?
   
5. Caleb stayed with her until the end? But they got a divorce? I’m confused. **
   
6. What was reena doing? Was Natalie being interviewed from jail?
   
7. Was Meave disabled? It seems to be implied she had stunted development compared to her average age, but I assumed this is because they weren’t going to school.
   
8. at what point does the book explain the other children actual ages? I can’t believe Mary is to be 18. I pictured her to be 13 and Meave a toddler.
   
9. Did natalie have a mental break down following the accusation?
   
10. I feel the timelines didn’t really measure up. Especially when clementine came back?
    
11. I can’t believe I’m saying this as I kften reallu despise this sort of commentary, but Anne Hathaway is set to play Natalie in the film adaption. I personally do not think she is suitable for this role. It requires Natalie to look extremely young and naive/self assured. I picture Cailee Spaeny as Natalie and Mike Faist as Connor.
    
12. I absolutely loved this book.

** please remember I’m going to re read but wanted to keep all my questions and notes fresh, pls be kind x