JoeBlack97
“Jacob has clean hands, a locked register, and answers a little too quickly. Nothing suspicious there. 😂 What do you make of Niland so far?”
KEEP HER CLOSE
JoeBlack97
JoeBlack97
Now that you've reached the end, I want to know what you actually think.
Was Charlie someone you understood, even when you didn't agree with him? Or did you lose sympathy for him somewhere along the way?
And more importantly — when did you realize Charlie wasn't telling himself the truth?
I'm genuinely curious what everyone took away from this one. Drop your theories, interpretations, or whatever scene stuck with you most.
JoeBlack97
Chapter 10 is up
What do you make of Harry Graham?
Charlie asked for a sign he couldn't explain away.
Then Harry's face appears two doors from his mother's house.
Coincidence?
Or is Charlie starting to see meaning in everything around him?
And more importantly…
Do you think Charlie is actually noticing things other people would miss, or is he creating connections because he wants them to be there?
I'm curious where you're at with him after Chapter 10.
d0miniqueWrites
Hi Joe!
JoeBlack97
@d0miniqueWrites I love that you asked this because I think this is exactly the kind of question SIGNAL is meant to make people wonder about. I wouldn't describe it as a traditional “he’s obsessed, then they end up together” romance. It’s more about obsession, perception, and what happens when someone starts believing their own version of a connection. The Joe Goldberg comparison definitely makes sense in terms of getting inside the mind of someone who can justify their own actions, but Charlie’s story is its own thing. I’d actually be really curious to hear your thoughts on him as you read, because I think the interesting question isn’t just “does he love her?” — it’s “what does Charlie believe love is?” 👀
d0miniqueWrites
@JoeBlack97 quick queshy 👉👈 I love the concept of your book (it’s very much my thing…) it does end in romance right??? Like he’s obsessed and they end up together? (Pls say yes) I’m wondering if it’d be for me or not😭 is it giving Joe Goldberg but he doesn’t kill her kinda vibe?
JoeBlack97
@d0miniqueWrites Hey Dom what's up
JoeBlack97
Chapter Nine is up.
This chapter goes a little deeper into Charlie's past.
Sometimes the most important parts of a person's story aren't the things they tell you.
They're the things they avoid.
After learning more about Angie, do you think Charlie is recognizing a pattern in his life... or is he just finding new ways to justify the same feelings?
I'm curious how you're reading him at this point.
— Joe Black
JoeBlack97
Chapter Eight is up.
Something happened at Corsetti's.
And I think Charlie is starting to understand that things aren't going the way he thought they were.
But there's one thing I'm curious about:
Do you think Charlie is still trying to understand Denise, or has he started trying to justify what he wants from her?
I'm really interested to see how you're reading him at this point. 👀
— Joe Black
JoeBlack97
Chapter Seven is up
Is Charlie losing his mind?
Tell me your thoughts
-Joe Black
JoeBlack97
Chapter Six is up.
Charlie got his sign.
Or at least, that's what he thinks.
The question is whether you believe the same thing he does.
What do you think that moment actually meant?
Tell me your thoughts below. 👀
— Joe Black
JoeBlack97
Chapter Five is up.
Something has changed.
Maybe not in Denise.
Maybe in Charlie.
At this point, I'm curious about something:
Are you still seeing the story through Charlie's eyes, or have you started watching Charlie instead?
I'd really like to know how you're reading him now.
— Joe Black
JoeBlack97
Chapter Four is up.
Charlie keeps insisting he's only paying attention.
But there's a difference between noticing something...
and needing to know everything.
How are you reading Charlie at this point?
Do you think he actually believes his own excuses, or does he know exactly what he's doing?
— Joe Black