I think most of the things that actually happened (the footprints, the squirrel on the doorstep etc) she did, but didn't realise she was doing them.ġ of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars So Reuben was completely out of her imagination, but she believed in him completely. Having researched this, it seems that victims really believe in what they invented. I think it would make a much more interesting story if she kept it, and it had reddish hair!Īs I'm sure you've worked out, Reuben was created in Peggy's mind to help her through her traumatic experiences. But I also imagine that she wouldn't be prosecuted because of mental incapacity or if she were she would get off because of self defence. I'm sure she would be in trouble with the police if it was proven that Reuben didn't exist. I don't mean this as a cop out, but I really believe that books become different things when they're read, so whatever I think might happen to Peggy after the end of the book is no more valid than what you, as a reader, think might happen.īut, having said that, I do have an opinion. Firstly thanks so much for reading Our Endless Numbered Days.
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