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Is it difficult to read? just like his other book "Poor Things"?

Barbara I would say yes, quite difficult to read. Some parts flew along while others....
It's very well written so can't fault it that way and it's a while now…moreI would say yes, quite difficult to read. Some parts flew along while others....
It's very well written so can't fault it that way and it's a while now since I read it but I think by the time I got to the end I was glad I had taken the trouble, but it wasn't the easiest read. (less)

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is this book written (or at any point) in a Glaswegian dialect?

Marth Occasionally a character will speak in Glaswegian Scots but they never use words that are too hard to figure out for someone unfamiliar with them. usu…moreOccasionally a character will speak in Glaswegian Scots but they never use words that are too hard to figure out for someone unfamiliar with them. usually just an 'Aye' or 'wouldnae' every so often.(less)

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