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Detective Novel Analysis

The Cuckoo's Calling follows a format that coincides with many hard-boiled crime mystery novels. Read another work from this genre (such as the works of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, etc.) and complete an essay or project that compares the plot structure, characters, settings, and themes in each.

Short Story

Taking the characters and settings of The Cuckoo's Calling, write a short story that reveals the solution to a crime. You may use your own circumstances, create additional characters, and establish the motivations that drive the crime.

Psychology

Psychology plays an important role in The Cuckoo's Calling. Robin studied psychology in college before dropping out, and her studies lead her to different conclusions regarding the case. Create a psychological bio for the main characters in the novel and discuss their psychological conditions.

Impacts of Celebrity

Many of the characters in The Cuckoo's Calling stress the role...

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