J. Ann
J. Ann asked:

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what is the best way to read this book. I am supposed to be reading it for a college course, but I'm not entirely sure how to begin. Is it best to read page by page, or should I try reading the entire article and then go back and read the comments between D'Agata and Fingal? Or is there another way that works better? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Jeanne I think it becomes clear as you read. It is pretty hard not to read the fact checks as you read the story so you find yourself reading a page or two of the story and then reading the fact check and going back and forth. As other people have said, it is too bad that the actual printed article isn't included in this book.
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