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Did you know this is a 700+ page book? I finally finished it. I'm glad that I did--the ending was well crafted and a good wrap up. But I wasn't happy with several hundred pages in the middle. I don't like the rambling on and on descriptions of the detailed loves and hobbies of every single character. I didn't love the first person narrator who sometimes becomes omnipresent and knows the intimate details of his brothers' letters, diaries and thoughts. I have been told I won't like The Brothers Ka
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This book was really really good. It was complex, raw, and real. I think everyone can see someone/themselves they recognize in the book. Reminiscent of Steinbeck in style and character development. Duncan is able to tell several persons' interwoven and separate stories effectively and without any confusion.
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Took a while to get into because it starts off in first person present tense which... is not my favorite. But it gets really good quick.
Absolutely loved this book. Picked it up because I loved The River Why by the same author. Both are highly recommended.
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