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"Enjoying this book means you have at some point been exposed to English literature academia; not that it's necessary in this case, but it certainly helps. Having survived a foray into English Lit, this strikes me as one of the greatest satires of all time."

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"It isn't at all necessary to know the world of Academia to appreciate this, but Byatt uses the environment as an essential background that absolutely enriches the mystery, the romance, and the pitch-perfect narratives--modern and Victorian. For my money, this is the best of the Booker Prize winners--yes, better than Midnight's Children."

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