Research the relationship between violent crime, family history, and genetics. To what extent does The Perfect Son accurately portray the interplay between these factors? Are there places where the novel could do better?

How does McFadden convey the ambiguity of Liam’s true nature? What purpose does this ambiguity play in the novel?

How does McFadden portray the connections between generations? What larger ideas about families does she imply via this portrayal of families?