The Latecomer Summary
Jean Hanff Korelitz

Everything you need to understand or teach The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz.

  • The Latecomer Summary & Study Guide
  • 30 The Latecomer Lessons
  • 20 Activities
  • 180 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60 Short Essay Questions
  • 20 Essay Questions
  • Pre-Made Tests and Quizzes
  • ...and more

The Latecomer Overview

Korelitz’s young adult novel tells the story of the Oppenheimer family, beginning with Salo and Johanna’s marriage up until the youngest child’s departure for college. It is told through first-person narration from Phoebe’s point of view. The novel takes place in New York City. Korelitz tackles, among others, themes of deception, childhood trauma, and spirituality. 

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Lesson Plan

The Latecomer Lesson Plans contain 144 pages of teaching material, including: