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Can someone who liked the book, or understood it, explain the ending? I was pretty confused by the last chapter. What purpose did the Lily/Mr. Grierson storyline have? I feel like there was some symbolism there that I just didn't catch...

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So does that mean "no", not about wolves?

Robert Blumenthal I feel that the main significance of the title is that the main character is researching about the history of an iconic predator (Little Red Riding Ho…moreI feel that the main significance of the title is that the main character is researching about the history of an iconic predator (Little Red Riding Hood, Peter and the Wolf, etc.). There is an essential question as to what makes a predator and what makes prey which, according to the account, is not easily defined in our society (people are in jail for some minor infraction or even something they didn't do, while others are obviously guilty (OJ anyone?) and are set free.(less)

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Was it Linda Bisexual? When i finished the book, which the end was confusing for me a little bit, I could't stop thinking that she had a crush with Lily and with Patra, and that Linda was thinking first of Leo and Mr. Grierson had in one way the same strong personality who takes advantage of the innocent girl, in this case Lily and Patra?

Lynn I think it ties in to the title. Among many social animals (including wolves), after a dispute between same-sex members, the winner further establishe…moreI think it ties in to the title. Among many social animals (including wolves), after a dispute between same-sex members, the winner further establishes dominance by dry humping the loser. This behavior has been noted in both males and females. (If you can't kill 'em, screw 'em!") Frankly, I am still trying to figure this book out, but I think it ALL hinges around the question, "Who's the prey?"(less)

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How did Lily get pregnant if it was not from Mr. Grierson?

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Can someone explain the title to me? There were no wolves in the book, except for a paper Linda wrote and a few (very few) facts about wolves she told her boyfriend. What history?

Kelsey To add on to what Andy said, I took it as symbolism. Linda is a lone wolf, and wolves, especially in Christianity, are a symbol for destruction and gr…moreTo add on to what Andy said, I took it as symbolism. Linda is a lone wolf, and wolves, especially in Christianity, are a symbol for destruction and greediness, which is exactly what Patra and Leo succumb to.(less)

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