How does the idea of Alex not looking back as she leaves Martyn behind, related to her eventual departure from their relationship and her overall attitude towards him?

Do you agree with Martyn that he was right in reacting to Dad's death the way he did? What do you think about the choices he made in terms of the money? Do you think Martyn was wrong? Explain your answer.

Where in the story do you believe that Alex makes her decision to frame and kill Dean and to take the money for herself? Explain your answer.

Dad is clearly portrayed in the narrative as something of a monster. Does this influence your view of Martyn's actions in any way? Why or why not?

Discuss ways in which the novel's use of snow imagery, including the appearance of such imagery in the work's final moments...