Rebecca Makkai is an American author specializing in novels and short stories. Makkai was born in 1978 in Stokie, Illinois, USA. In her pursuit of education, Makkai attended Lake Forest Academy and later proceeded to Middlebury College and Lee University, where she graduated in 1999. Recognizing her great work in literature, she was awarded the National Book Award for Fiction in 2018. Some of the books written by Makkai include The Great Believers (2018), The Borrower (2011), and The Hundred House (2014). I Have Some Questions for You (2023) is Makkai's latest novel, attracting millions of positive reviews.
I Have Some Questions for You is about Bodie Kane, a professor in filming and podcasting in Hollywood. Through Bodie's narration, Makkai explores the issue of sexual violence against women, crime, and racism, amongst others. Bodie's past reflections show how young girls grow in a troubled environment dominated by males who often take advantage of them. The brutal murder of Thalia shows that women are the victims of sexual violence. The wrongful arrest and detention of Evans Omar, a Black man, shows racism and profiling of minority groups as criminals.
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai is a stirring investigative piece of literature that reveals the mystery of Thalia's death. Bodie's collective deep memories about her past and the experiences of other remarkable characters show Makkai's experience and brilliance in literary fiction that distinguishes her from other writers.
