I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916

The book opens with a flash forward to events later in the text. How does this initial chapter shape the tone of the rest of the book?

Chet repeatedly expresses anxiety about being alone and never finding his place in the world. What perspectives does the novel offer about this anxiety?

What effect does the inclusion of newspaper articles have on the narrative? How do the newspaper articles convey historical attitudes about the shark attacks?