The Grandest Game

The novel’s structure uses alternating narrative perspectives. How does this impact readers’ understanding of The Relationship Between Motivation and Individuality? How does it increase suspense and create tension?

How does The Grandest Game use devices typical of the mystery genre, such as clues, misdirection, or secrets in the characters’ backgrounds?

In what ways does the novel’s structure resemble one of the Hawthornes’ puzzles? How does this enhance readers’ engagement in the story?