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Rowling’s first novel for adults is a far cry from Harry and his pals, so do not go into this book expecting magic and friendship to conquer all. Rowling depicts the brutality that comes with power and prejudice, and the characters and drama she portrays are simply too real for comfort. The vicious and thoughtless acts committed by the all-too-human characters of “The Casual Vacancy” cannot be excused or blamed on magic. There is no magic here and these acts are made all the more disturbing by t
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1 star, not because it isn't Harry Potter, but because it isn't good.
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Nov 23, 2022
jenn
marked it as dnf
