There are several themes in this book. One thing that struck me was the turnover of relationships - there is a lot of casual mention of divorce. Brett talks about her divorce, and also about marrying someone else, while seemingly having some kind of relationship with Jake. Do you think the characters seem quite casual about relationships, even marriage (or end of marriage)?

There's another small hint about Jake's injury - he met Brett in the hospital when she was working as a volunteer nurse, presumably he was a patient.

The lost generation seems to be a continuing theme in this book. They are all drinking to forget - note Brett's claims not to remember because she was drunk. The Count however, seems separate from this - he drinks, but he actually enjoys alcohol. Has his life not been as affected by the war as the others? But he does have a wound. Or is it because he has been involved in several wars, so WWI didn't have the same impact on him? I'm finding it interesting how we're given the impression that the war had a big impact on these characters, without being told much about the actual war.

What stuck out to you? Any observations you'd like to discuss?