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My first Franzen novel, and I have to say that I really enjoyed it! I found myself unable to put it down at points, even though the subject matter was not the most suspenseful or engaging. What I really found remarkable about this novel was its ability to capture the complexities of relationships. Never was a relationship just left to stand for itself. Franzen really dives into the complexities of marriage, siblings, parents, children, and how all of us relate all the time. I was amazed by the t
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