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So Emmett killed Duchess? That was shocking.
H-Grace It surprised me at first, but as I thought more it was a good solution to the dilemma of Duchess. If he lived, he likely would have outright killed pe…moreIt surprised me at first, but as I thought more it was a good solution to the dilemma of Duchess. If he lived, he likely would have outright killed people. The author let us identify with Duchess, see his good parts, yet his behavior was troublesome. He had been dealt a lousy hand in life; still, he had freewill about how to handle it. Ultimately, chose revenge and greed. (less)
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The Lincoln Highway
by Amor Towles (Goodreads Author)
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