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Why is this book so highly praised? Do most people relate with Ignatius?

Newly Wardell This book is so vivid that you can practically smell New Orleans. Toole's Ignatius is intellectualism gone wrong. When I pontificate about the virtue …moreThis book is so vivid that you can practically smell New Orleans. Toole's Ignatius is intellectualism gone wrong. When I pontificate about the virtue of science fiction or feverishly debate the merits of one quarterback over another during fantasy football season, I see Ignatius in me. It is usually at this time that I step off the soapbox.
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Do you think that Toole "pulls off" a the major black character without cartoonish stereotyping ?

Dolores Andral "Ooo-wee"and "whoa" got tiring really fast. But every character was painted with such broad-strokes buffoonery it's hard to just focus on that charact…more"Ooo-wee"and "whoa" got tiring really fast. But every character was painted with such broad-strokes buffoonery it's hard to just focus on that character. I mean, homosexuals must me writhing in their skin with the type of singular one-dimensional characterization Mr. Toole gave them.
But because everyone was equally stereotyped and lampooned it didn't come off as offensive.(less)

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I am shocked that there are so many negative reviews. This is one of the greatest satires ever written, in a league by itself. Confederacy, and crime and punishment are my favorite novels. I read confederacy every 3-4 years and am continually astounded by the brilliance of this book. My circle of 10 literary friends place this book at the top of the list. Why are there so many negative reviews?

Mebalzahari different question. Why are movies such as Twilight and Hunger Games tops at the box office?

People are effin stupid.…moredifferent question. Why are movies such as Twilight and Hunger Games tops at the box office?

People are effin stupid.(less)

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Can you think of any other literary characters who resemble Ignatius?