In Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, what does Vera’s tea shop symbolize? How does it relate to her external conflict? How does it relate to her internal conflict?

Compare and contrast two mothers in the novel. What are their relationships with their respective children? What do they most wish to teach their children?

How does Vera’s found family of suspects-turned-friends benefit everyone involved? Who do you believe benefits the most from this arrangement?