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The Trees

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by Percival Everett

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why the name "Trees"?
L I agree with Juliet Rudman but I'd add that there's a second reason: family trees. Many of the killings were of family members of the people responsib…moreI agree with Juliet Rudman but I'd add that there's a second reason: family trees. Many of the killings were of family members of the people responsible for lynchings.(less)
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T I think the deaths before his arrival were done by Mama Z and her group.
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I was confused about a character's name in chapter 50. The Deputy Sheriff is introduced as Rake Kearney, and then referred to as "Rake" in the next few paragraphs. After he gets to the crime scene, at some point there's someone called "Douglas" who I think is the same as Rake? Did anyone else notice this? Did I miss something or is this just an editing blip?
Ellen I noticed quite a few editing blips like the name of the cadaver company so quite possibly, unless Rake was a nickname.
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Normandy I caught that too. The first manufacturing of radios took place in the UK in 1912 so it is unlikely that there would be a two way mobile radio in 1913…moreI caught that too. The first manufacturing of radios took place in the UK in 1912 so it is unlikely that there would be a two way mobile radio in 1913 MS. Your answer seems reasonable to me.(less)
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