Accusation

Accused of something, others must consider the possibility that you are guilty and hold that idea in their thoughts. It could be as simple as a wallet stolen from a gym locker or as grim as vague accusations of abuse. Innocent until proven guilty, but accusations carry immense weight.

The book is filled with ambiguity. Our narrator is having an affair with a married man, his wife battling cancer - does that color our perception of her? The whistleblower that uncovers a paedophila ring is an entirely unlikeable person. The accusers have motive to play up their accusations and the accused seems motivated by entirely altruistic ideals.

Lots of ideas here rendered subtly but I found my focus wandering with the narrative.