The Perfect Escape

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-12

Chapters 13-19

Chapters 20-26

Chapters 27-33

Character Analysis

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How do the escape room and survivalist competition each influence the course of the story, both literally and philosophically? Why are they important to Nate’s and Kate’s individual and romantic development? Use specific examples from the text to support your interpretations.

Compare Nate’s parents with Kate’s. How are they similar and/or different? How is each parent’s behavior influenced by their own experiences? Does this justify their behavior? Why or why not?

How do Nate’s and Kate’s friends support or challenge each protagonist? Would the protagonists’ success be possible without their respective friends’ support? Why or why not?