What is your favorite "romantic" gift in the novel, and how does it advance the story?

What is your favorite animal in the novel, and what part does it play in the story?

How does squid cutting fit into the story?

How does St. Francis of Assisi unify the novel?

What does St. Andrew's Eve reveal about the paisano belief system?

Is the torture of Big Joe justifiable?

Why do the paisanos separate after Danny's second house burns down?