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Why is Sasha in therapy?

To help deal with her stealing addiction, which turns out to be kleptomania.

Why does Sasha steal?

Sasha steals because the objects she steals have meaning to people.

What does Sasha feel while stealing?

The personal challenge to assert her individuality.

Who does Sasha go on a date with in Chapter 1?

<p>Alex, she calls him boring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sasha do in the bathroom during her date?

<p>She returns the wallet that she stole earlier in the night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Sasha happy on her date with Alex?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old is Sasha?

<p>Sasha lies about her age everywhere, and never tells anyone how old she actually is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Sasha know how her stealing affects others?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Coz's overall advice?

<p>Stop stealing, and return to Sasha's guided life of music and friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Sasha's goals when she first moved to New York?

<p>Learn the harp</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Sasha think about the people she steals from?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Sasha want to better herself?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Sasha's father?

<p>Sasha's father walked out of her life when she was 6.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens as Sasha and Alex leave the hotel?

<p>The woman who Sasha stole the wallet from tells the two that her wallet has been stolen and she needs to catch a flight in the morning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drug does Sasha take often and is referenced by multiple characters across the whole book?

<p>Xanax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sasha mention about Alex?

<p>He is new to New York, and has a thing or two to prove about how people should treat one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Sasha and the woman are in the bathroom, what happens?

<p>Sasha admits that she had the woman's wallet, and that she has a stealing problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sasha hate the Tribeca neighborhood in Lower Manhattan?

<p>The World Trade Center fell on 9/11 and those buildings gave Sasha hope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Sasha tell Alex the truth about the wallet?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years has Sasha lived in her apartment?

<p>Six years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sasha display around her apartment?

<p>Many different stolen items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Alex ask about the stolen objects?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Sasha steal the packet of bath salts from?

<p>Lizzie, before the two stopped speaking to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sasha never use the stolen items?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Sasha feel about letting Alex use the salts?

<p>She feels it is a symbolic step, but is unsure in the moment if it is a good or bad direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sasha steal from Alex's wallet?

<p>The torn piece of paper that says 'I believe in you'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sasha describes what moment as a turning point during her therapy session?

<p>Stealing the paper, and then feeling the regret of wanting to put it back but not having the chance to do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else does Sasha wish for at the end of the chapter?

<p>To reconnect with Lizzie now that Sasha feels she has changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bennie Salazar?

<p>Owner of Sow's Ear Records and Sasha's boss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bennie's shame is rooted in what?

<p>The constant search for his obsession with youth found in American pop culture as well as his signing of Stop/Go.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constant theme pops up when Bennie is the main POV?

<p>The theme of nostalgia and missing youth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Stephanie?

<p>Bennie's ex-wife, from his recent divorce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Christopher?

<p>Bennie's son with his ex-wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years ago did Bennie sign Stop/Go?

<p>5 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Stop/Go signing meeting held?

<p>Windows on the World in the World Trade Center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Bennie ashamed of Stop/Go?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rhea?

<p>A punk rocker who is self-conscious of her freckles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is at Alice's party?

<p>Rhea, Scotty, Bennie, and Jocelyn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Chapter 3 take place?

<ol start="1979"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Chapter 3 flashback?

<p>To explain the relationships between Bennie, Lou, Jocelyn, and Rhea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lou?

<p>Lou is a record executive and a close friend of Bennie's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Lou in the next 20 years?

<p>Lou has suffered two strokes and is dying in the hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Bennie contact while Lou is in the hospital?

<p>Old friends, which include Jocelyn and Rhea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Scotty Hausman?

<p>An old friend of Bennie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Scotty see an article about in SPIN Magazine?

<p>Bennie Salazar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Scotty do after seeing Bennie's article in SPIN Magazine?

<p>Scotty tries not to think about Bennie, but he leaves him a note about getting back in touch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Scotty do before meeting with Bennie?

<p>He goes fishing and catches an enormous striped bass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bennie's receptionist when Scotty comes to visit?

<p>Sasha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rob?

<p>A suicidal college student who pretends to be Sasha's boyfriend in front of her father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Drew?

<p>A friend of Rob and Sasha, ends up marrying Sasha in the end of the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Bix and Lizzie being in the house with Drew, Sasha, and Rob?

<p>To show the tension in Drew and Sasha's relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Rob tell Drew before going to the river?

<p>Rob tells Drew about Sasha's stealing problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Rob at the river?

<p>He drowns and dies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is sent by Sasha's parents to find her in Naples?

<p>Ted Hollander.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ted doing instead of finding Sasha?

<p>He is visiting Pompeii.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ted, how many years has Sasha been missing?

<p>2 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ted, what is Sasha struggling with?

<p>Drug addiction, shoplifting addiction, and suicide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Ted find Sasha?

<p>Buying cigarettes from a woman on the street.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ted feel about finding Sasha?

<p>He felt at peace while looking for her, but now he feels a bit of dread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Sasha first run away to?

<p>She ran away with Wade to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Ted tell Sasha the truth about why he is in Naples?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens before Sasha disappears?

<p>She steals Ted's wallet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ted find Sasha again?

<p>He pays the old lady that she is staying with $20.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ted keep flashing back to moments with his wife?

<p>He has been without her for so long and longs to see her again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Chapter 12?

<p>Chapter 12 is presented as a slideshow presentation put on by Sasha's 12-year-old daughter Alison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Chapter 12 a slideshow?

<p>To show the rapid development of technology in the past couple of years, emphasizing the theme of advancing technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of Drew and Sasha's children?

<p>Alison and Lincoln.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author include Chapter 12?

<p>To show the passage of time and how the characters grow and develop in a circumstance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Alison say to Drew that makes him rethink his life?

<p>Alison says that 'Drew doesn't have any friends', and Drew says that he only needs his family; they are his friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What job are Alex and Bennie talking about at the beginning of Chapter 13?

<p>Concert promoter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Alex remember about Sasha?

<p>He remembers that she went through his wallet at the end of their date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Bennie and Alex discuss during their job discussion?

<p>They talk about life, how it's going, and the fact that Alex really wants to be involved in the music industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Bennie's job at Sow Ear Records?

<p>He was fired after bringing cow poop to the board of directors meeting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Alex feel déjà vu?

<p>Outside of Sasha's apartment many years later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the very end of the book?

<p>A woman approaches Bennie and Alex; they hope it is Sasha going to her apartment, but it is another girl who is now the owner of Sasha's old apartment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sasha's Character and Struggles

  • Sasha is in therapy to address her kleptomania, which manifests as a stealing addiction.
  • She steals items that hold emotional significance for their owners, reinforcing her need for individual expression.
  • During her thefts, Sasha feels a personal challenge, emphasizing her struggle with identity and belonging.
  • After a date with Alex, she secretly returns a stolen wallet in the bathroom, highlighting her internal conflict.
  • Sasha often presents a facade of happiness but admits to sometimes failing to express her true emotions.

Key Relationships and Impact

  • Sasha's father abandoned her at age six, which contributes to her complex psychological issues.
  • Her relationship with Alex is characterized by dishonesty; she hides the truth about her stealing from him.
  • The story reflects her fragmented relationships, especially with friends like Lizzie, whom she wishes to reconnect with, indicating her desire for personal growth.

Bennie's Background and Challenges

  • Bennie Salazar, Sasha's boss and owner of Sow's Ear Records, struggles with feelings of nostalgia and failure, particularly regarding a band he signed, Stop/Go.
  • The signing of Stop/Go took place five years ago at the World Trade Center, and Bennie feels regret as they have not yet released an album.
  • His character illustrates the pursuit of youth and success in the pop culture landscape, often linked to personal shame.

Themes of Loss and Connection

  • The narrative shifts between past and present, revealing Bennie's friends and their complicated dynamics over two decades.
  • Characters like Lou, Bennie's close friend, suffer from health issues, demonstrating the passage of time and its effects on personal connections.
  • The tragic fate of Rob, a character intertwined with Sasha's life, underscores themes of despair and loss.

Subsequent Events and Consequences

  • Ted Hollander searches for Sasha in Naples, discovering her struggles with addiction and emotional turmoil.
  • Their encounters reveal Sasha's patterns of behavior, including stealing from Ted before ultimately reconnecting.
  • The narrative employs unique presentations, such as a slideshow reflecting technological evolution and character growth, particularly seen through Sasha's daughter, Alison.

Final Developments

  • Chapter 13 explores Alex and Bennie's professional aspirations in the music industry, revealing Alex's nostalgia about Sasha.
  • The story culminates with a moment of mistaken identity, as a new woman approaches Bennie and Alex, leaving their hopes for Sasha's return unfulfilled.

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