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I liked this novel, and I didn't like this novel. What I did like was the intensity of it, and the vivid descriptions of immigrant life in early 20th century New York City. I also liked the way the author wrote the dialect of the young boys on the streets.
What I did not like was the stream-of-consciousness writing done in certain sections. It just confused me and made me wish the author would get to the point and end the scene. I want the story to move forward and not get stuck in the head of a ...more
What I did not like was the stream-of-consciousness writing done in certain sections. It just confused me and made me wish the author would get to the point and end the scene. I want the story to move forward and not get stuck in the head of a ...more
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