Suffer the children
by John Saul
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How does John Saul establish the coastal town of Port Arbello as a character in its own right, and how does its gloomy atmosphere set the tone for the unfolding mystery?
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The novel plays heavily on the sins of the past coming back to haunt the present. In your own life, do you believe places can hold memories or echoes of historical trauma?
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Many classic horror tropes involve children who possess ancient knowledge or harbor dark secrets; how does Saul use this trope to evoke fear rather than just sympathy?
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