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For those who have read this, did you think there was much point in creating the alternative 1982?

Jules Not for me. I would not have minded if McEwan had made the 1980s context stronger. Personally, I didn't like it that he messed around with historical …moreNot for me. I would not have minded if McEwan had made the 1980s context stronger. Personally, I didn't like it that he messed around with historical fact. Up to him but I didn't really understand the 80s context and the fact messing. It just seemed a bit pointless towards the whole message of the book.(less)

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Machines like Me

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