Jenny Midhurst, an upper-middleclass high school student, begins the narrative. She consistently tries to be very honest with herself. Although straightforward and dedicated to figuring out the dynamics of any situation without being self-obsessed, she can still fool herself, as she demonstrates when, facing rejection by Sam, she denies that he ever held her affections at all.

Sam Horsfall is twenty years old. The most interesting part of his character involves the discrepancy between his thoughts and his actions. He thinks often of his Yorkshire practicality and groundedness, yet his penchant for losing things contradicts his self-image.

He is a member of the working class, moving up the socio-economic ladder unsupported by his family.

Jenny's parents and her grandparents and Sam's aunt and uncle help to explain the main characters. Jenny's family is usually supportive of her, trusting her honesty and giving her room...