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Tosh
Sep 10, 2007 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
A great biography on the great man himself. Jean Genet! I wouldn't invite him into my house (due that he would steal my spoons and forks), but nevertheless what a writer and what a life. People are so boring these days. ...more
Eric
Mar 30, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Absolutely wonderful biography of Genet, pulling out not only details that have vexed previous researchers, but telling the story of Genet's life in such beautiful and captivating language. ...more
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