The story is built around the stark contrast between two branches of the Goldman family:
: Eight years after the tragedy, as a successful Marcus puts his past under a microscope to write their true story. Key Themes & Elements El Libro De Los Baltimore Joel Dicker epub
: Marcus's wealthy uncle Saul, aunt Anita, and cousins Hillel and Woody, who lived a life of glamour and success that Marcus spent his childhood idolizing. The story is built around the stark contrast
: The "Goldman Gang" years where Marcus, Hillel, and Woody were inseparable. and cousins Hillel and Woody
Dicker utilizes a non-linear structure, jumping between three primary timelines to maintain suspense: