Discuss the significance of Bill going so often for a swim at the YMCA.

What is the meaning of the title of the book?

Where do you think Bill will be five years from now? Where will Teri be?

What will become of the paper? Will it be taken over, or just dissolve?

Why do you think the author leaves the murder unsolved by the authorities?

What is the significance of Bill's father, his grandfather, and the town not having a name?

What is the significance of Ronny's father not having a name?

What relevance does Ronny's tattoo have to the story?

What purpose do Bill's rants on society have?

Why do you think that Bill is attracted to such a woman as Teri?

Discuss the similarities and differences between Bill and Ronny.

Why is Ronny immediately seen as a suspect by everybody in...