Dicker utilizes a non-linear structure, jumping between three primary timelines to maintain suspense:
: Marcus's own middle-class family living in a modest house in New Jersey.
(2015) by Joël Dicker is a sprawling family saga and literary drama that serves as both a prequel and a sequel to his international bestseller, The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair . The novel follows Marcus Goldman as he attempts to unravel the dark history of the "Baltimore Goldmans"—the wealthier, seemingly perfect branch of his family—and the event known simply as "The Drama" that led to their eventual downfall. Core Narrative & Structure El Libro De Los Baltimore Joel Dicker epub
: The period leading directly to "The Drama" in 2004.
: The "Goldman Gang" years where Marcus, Hillel, and Woody were inseparable. Core Narrative & Structure : The period leading
: Eight years after the tragedy, as a successful Marcus puts his past under a microscope to write their true story. Key Themes & Elements
The story is built around the stark contrast between two branches of the Goldman family: Key Themes & Elements The story is built
: Marcus's wealthy uncle Saul, aunt Anita, and cousins Hillel and Woody, who lived a life of glamour and success that Marcus spent his childhood idolizing.