1. Does Lee seem to have a close relationship with either of his parents? If so, which one? How do we know?

2. Although Lee clearly cares about his grandmother, he is nonetheless unhappy living with her in the retirement home. What factors make him so unhappy? To what extent is it his own fault?

3. Do you blame Lee for working for and accepting money from a group he knows to be fraudulent? Why does he do it?

4. Lee is grateful for May's friendship, but is there any sincerity in May's professed concern for Lee? How can you tell?

5. How do you as reader find yourself reacting to the character of May?

Do you like her? Hate her? Fear her?

Or do you have mixed feelings? If so, what are they?

6. What ultimately makes Lee feel guilty about his job with the psychics?

7. Why does Thuy...