I Have Some Questions for You: A novel Rebecca Makkai

Rebecca Makkai's "I Have Some Questions for You" has soared to the top of the New York Times bestseller list, captivating readers with its rich narrative and immersive storytelling. The protagonist, Bodie Kane, a successful film professor and podcaster, grapples with a haunting past marked by family tragedy and a brutal murder at her New Hampshire boarding school.

Hailed as a "twisty, immersive whodunit" by People and described as "spellbinding" by The New York Times Book Review, the novel follows Bodie as Granby School invites her back to teach a course. Despite her attempts to move forward, Bodie finds herself drawn to the unsolved murder of her former roommate, Thalia Keith, and the conviction of the school's athletic trainer, Omar Evans.

Makkai masterfully blends elements of a true-crime thriller with a campus coming-of-age story, exploring themes of collective memory and personal reckoning. As Bodie delves into the circumstances surrounding Thalia's death, she questions if the true killer may still be at large. Praised by The Boston Globe as an "irresistible literary page-turner," the novel's timely and hypnotic nature, coupled with its unforgettable characters, makes it a compelling fusion of mystery and introspection.

"I Have Some Questions for You" presents readers with a transfixing mystery and a poignant examination of memory's intricacies and the enduring impact of the past on the present. Makkai's meticulous storytelling and the novel's unforgettable characters converge to create a literary triumph that both compels and resonates deeply.