Discuss Andrew. Who is Andrew? Why has he come home? What are his intentions now that he is home? How do those intentions change as the plot develops? Why do his plans change? What regrets does Andrew have regarding his parents? Why does Andrew have these regrets? Can Andrew change anything regarding these regrets? Does he?

Discuss Eden Close. Who is Eden? How did she lose her eyesight? How did Eden come to live with the Closes? How does Eden's adoptive mother feel about her child? Why does Eden still live with her adoptive mother? What other options does Eden have? What does Eden do to pass the time? What is special about this pastime?

Discuss Edith Close. Who is Edith? How did she come to be a mother? How does she feel about motherhood? How does she feel about Eden? What is the...