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Anyone else struggling with how the bulk of the story is in past tense, but then for no apparent reason it switches to present tense for a bit? Is there a point to this or is it sloppy editing? It's driving me batty.

Megan I started reading the book a few days ago and have been struggling to read through and understand the first few chapters. I've been pretty exhausted t…moreI started reading the book a few days ago and have been struggling to read through and understand the first few chapters. I've been pretty exhausted the last few days, so maybe it's just my tired brain, but it's been tough to read. Should I push myself through this book and keep reading? I heard it's one of her best so I started it, but I'm struggling. (less)

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Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver

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