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This is a whole bunch of things wrapped into one book: a philosophical rumination on whether it's better to be stupid and happy or smart and miserable; a critique of bio-medical research; a satire of psychology; advocacy for the dignity of people with low IQ; a love story; science fiction; a tragedy; a social commentary on the American middle class, etc. Overall it worked as a novel and the element of advocacy was well done but the other aspects were weaker.
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I remember the powerful emotion this book gave me when i read it. This book's psychological and existential examination of one man's and a rodent's tragic journey. It really can if possible, if you allow it make you or teach you compassion for the least among us from a perspective that you rarely don't see.
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I love this book but it is so very sad
I did not love this book, but I find myself thinking about it still some 30+ years later.
