52 pages 1 hour read

Holly Gramazio

The Husbands

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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The husbands begin appearing when Lauren returns from her best friend Elena’s bachelorette party. What does this coincidence suggest about the cultural significance of marriage in Lauren’s social milieu? What might Elena’s upcoming marriage mean to Lauren?

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What is the thematic significance of Lauren’s decision to remain married to her final husband, Sam, despite not having met him? Are there other possible ways in which Lauren could have rejected The Myth of the Ideal Husband?

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Amos, Lauren’s last boyfriend before the attic begins providing her with husbands, appears as her husband several times. Does this imply that they should have continued their relationship initially? Why or why not?