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Smiley has a way of empathizing with the most ordinary, flawed people. This book, set at a state ag. university (I was at Iowa State when Smiley was, and the setting is unmistakable) does a nice job of portraying the compromises and moral dilemmas of ordinary people, self-centered but wishing to "do the right thing" whatever that is. An enjoyable read.
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One of my dad's favorites, and I can see why - it sends up just exactly the sort of thing that he finds absurd. Not having had the same experience in academia that he's had I fear many of the jokes are lost on me, but Smiley writes beautifully and her approach engages.
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This became one of my favorite books back when I'd read it. I should revisit it sometime, see if it's still as enjoyable. I hope so!
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