Death Comes for the Deconstructionist by Daniel Taylor is a "who-done-it." A Deconstructionist is a study of literature, that you don't need to understand to appreciate this story. The professor who taught this theory, Dr. Pratt, was murdered. His widow hires Jon Mote to see what he can find.
Jon Mote was once a student of Dr. Pratt. In the story he is a human example of deconstruction. He has numerous issues--emotional and mental. What holds him down is his mentally challenged sister. She is highly functional and helps Jon.
The story is written in first person. Since Jon is narrating, the reader can see his mental breakdown and rescue by Judy. The reader hopes Jon has been healed.
As Jon investigates and eventually figures out what happened, everything is neatly tied up. Judy ends up content. Jon is applying for meaningful work. So, the mystery of "who-done-it" is solved, Jon's mystery of himself is getting there, and Judy is happy. A pleasant read!
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