1. How do family secrets shape people, and who are the storytellers in your own family?

Discussion for The Storyteller's Death by Ann Davila Cardinal - The Big Library Read pick for July 2025. A beautifully written magical realist family saga about Isla Larsen Sanchez, a Puerto Rican teen who inherits a mystical gift.
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smkelly
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1. How do family secrets shape people, and who are the storytellers in your own family?

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Family secrets play a huge role in The Storyteller’s Death.

How do family secrets start and take on a life of their own? Have you ever discovered something shocking about a relative’s past that changed your understanding of them?

Who are the storytellers in your family?
Gharam mahmoud
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Re: 1. How do family secrets shape people, and who are the storytellers in your own family?

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Family secrets in The Storyteller’s Death begin from shame or a desire to protect, but over time they grow and shape the family’s identity. These secrets, once uncovered, can change how people see themselves and their loved ones. Isla’s discoveries reveal hidden truths that shift her understanding of her past. In real life, finding out a surprising truth about a relative can lead to deeper understanding, but also emotional conflict.
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