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Isabel Cowles Murphy's avatar

I love this review. Made me laugh. Also makes me sad that you have to explain your critique with so much social context. I understand why you had to do it, but it's a shame nonetheless. Speaking of extraordinary books with no plot--have you read This is Happiness by Niall Williams?

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Michael Mohr's avatar

Thank you. Agree re social context. And no!! Might have to check out.

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David Roberts's avatar

You're calling balls and strikes as you see them. Also, you're criticizing the book not the person. A differentiation that is so often lost. There are many authors with different books that either bored or thrilled me.

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Michael Mohr's avatar

Yes!!!

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