How does the book address issues of gender? What is Elvis's attitude toward women? Is Ellen a strong woman character?

How does the book address issues of race?

What kind of person does Mort turn out to be? Is he sympathetic?

How does Elvis escape without penalty for his violent behavior?

How is Elvis's attitude toward the world similar to a soldier's attitude in war?

What kind of a person is Pike? Is he sympathetic? Why does Elvis have Pike as a partner?

Why does Elvis collect Disney and movie memorabilia? What does his decorating say about his character?

Is Dom Duran an interesting villain? What does his bullfighting past say about his character? Is there anything sympathetic about Duran?