Landscape with Invisible Hand

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Before You Read Beta

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-12

Chapters 13-17

Chapters 18-22

Chapters 23-26

Chapters 27-30

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Literary Devices

Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Compare and contrast Adam Costello and Buddy Gui. How are they similar? How do they differ? Why do you think Chloe Marsh lost interest in Adam in favor of Buddy?

Analyze the novel’s satirical elements. What is the author’s main purpose or message? What real-world circumstances is he criticizing? How does the author achieve this purpose?

Describe the relationship between Adam and Mr. Reilly. How do they feel about each other? What indicates this feeling? Why are they closer than typical individuals in a student-teacher relationship?