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The Question and Answer section for In the Lake of the Woods is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
John and Kathy were looking for a peace and relaxation... time to be alone and away from the world.
In Chapter Thirteen, John wants to remember that he was brave during the events at Thuan Yen, but he admits that to crawling away and hiding. He contributes the shooting of Weatherby to the heat of a battle and fear for his own life, but he aslo...
"He talked about leading a good life, doing good things telling the full truth. Politics was manipulation. Like a magic show: invisible wires and secret trapdoors." (Chapter Seven)
John wants to lead a good life, and yet, he cannot give up...
