Questions About White Tears

by Hari Kunzru (Goodreads Author)

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I think I need help with this one. Once it started switching perspectives half way through, the stream of consciousness got a little to much for me. Could someone help me understand the ending? Maybe just the big overall spoiler? I appreciate it!

Laurel

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Why is this book classified as a ghost story, rather than magical realism?

Greg I read this as horror: just like Dr. Frankenstein created a monster from various parts, Seth creates a song from various sources of street noises, the…moreI read this as horror: just like Dr. Frankenstein created a monster from various parts, Seth creates a song from various sources of street noises, then absorbs the song, becomes the song, and very, very horrible things happen.(less)

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Is my book missing pages? It is only 271 pages long, not the 304 noted here. Are their different versions? I always wondered if any author/publisher had fun doing something like that - publishing different versions of the same book. It would make book club discussions very interesting.

Karen It has been done at least once: How To Be Both by Ali Smith has two parts, let's call them Part A and Part 1. Some copies are printed in A-1 order and…moreIt has been done at least once: How To Be Both by Ali Smith has two parts, let's call them Part A and Part 1. Some copies are printed in A-1 order and others in 1-A order.

I didn't like it a whole lot, but plenty of people did, so it might be worth checking out!(less)

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