In the second half of the book we get struggling actor (Nathan) tries to make it on Broadway (well, off-Broadway) while winning back Jason by making a scrapbook, which was not what I expected at all and frankly I was a) unsure anyone would forgive these actions and b) more than a little worried about everyone’s mental stability.

*blink*

I mean, Hitchcock himself made a couple of movies that combined suspense with hey, kids, let's put on a show! but I'm still not sure that made it a good idea.