Chapters 26-31

Why do you think Cruz killed Clement in such a cowboy animalistic manner?

What was Cruz proving to himself killing Clement in this manner?

No one knew it was going end this way, what do you think he is going to telling the people at the precinct?

Chapters 22-25

In Chpts. 22-25, everything seems to be spiraling out of control. The Albanian Toma suggests to Raymond he should allow him to deal with Clement. Should Raymond take him up on his offer?

Chapters 16-21

Raymond has a wild night in dealing with Clement taking a shot at him and then an intimate encounter with Carolyn. Both Clement and Raymond then spend the next two chapters thinking of what to do next. What conclusions do both come up with?

Chapters 11-15

Chapters 11-15

Comment Deadline: Thursday, January 29

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In chapters 11-15, the cat and mouse game between Cruz and Clement continues to escalate and reaches a new level. Do you feel that Cruz and/or Clement underestimated each other, and why?

Chapter 5-10

Chapters 5-10 offer insight into the two main characters Clement and Cruz by delving somewhat into their backstories. What, if anything, did you find surprising about these men?

Chapters 1-4

Reading: Chapters 1-4

Assignment - Deadline: Thursday, January 15

Post two separate comments to one or more of your colleagues reacting to their postings regarding this week’s question.

Chapters 1-4

Question: A literary title provides the reader with the first impression of what to expect in the text. What expectations does the title -  “City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit” provide for the reader? How are those expectations confirmed in the first four chapters of the book?