In the Lake of the Woods

ISBN 978-1-86478-103-8

The smartstudy® English guide to In the Lake of the Woods is a valuable accompaniment to this multi-layered novel. When his wife disappears in remote North American wilderness, John Wade must confront not only the loss of the woman he loves, but the terrible secrets he has kept hidden. Tim O'Brien's remarkable novel is much more than just a simple mystery - its ambiguities and revelations leave the reader grappling with the nature of truth and the complexities of human existence.

Key Features:

• notes about the author/director/poet/playwright
• an overview of the historical and cultural context
• chapter/scene/story summaries
• character profiles
• analysis of themes and genres
• critical perspectives of the text
• key quotations
• focus questions in each section
• marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
• a guide to planning and writing an essay
• a sample essay with annotations
• further exam-style essay questions
• a bibliography and further reading section

$16.95

(GST Inc.)