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Alcohol

This drug is one of the causes of Paul's and Lucy's marriage breaking up.

The Butcher Shop

This location, the site of Lucy's and Joseph's first meeting, becomes an awkward place for Lucy later in different stages of her relationship with Joseph.

Brexit

This process of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, and the referendum vote that led to it, becomes a hot-button and emotionally fraught topic for many characters in the book.

2016 American Presidential Election

This political event represents disappointment and a potential rise of white nationalism and racism for a main character of color in the novel.

Music

While Joseph loves and wants to potentially make a career out of this, it also becomes a representation of the age gap between Lucy and Joseph.

Michael Marwood's Holiday House and Pool

This location symbolizes wealth and luxury for several characters.

As You Like It

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