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The Mandarins

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by Simone de Beauvoir

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I'm struggling with the first chapters and can't keep up with all the names, is it worth continuing?
Nele I understand your struggle. What helped me a lot was making a quick mind-map scheme of the characters' relationships while reading the first chapter. …moreI understand your struggle. What helped me a lot was making a quick mind-map scheme of the characters' relationships while reading the first chapter. That really pays off!(less)
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