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The Scapegoat

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by Sara Davis

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why do authors use initials instead of names for characters? it's so annoying to me & for that reason alone, i won't read this book.
Carol This has been used forever in literature as a way to "conceal" a character's true identity and to create mystery. It's simply a literary device.…moreThis has been used forever in literature as a way to "conceal" a character's true identity and to create mystery. It's simply a literary device.(less)
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