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Why is this book so highly praised? Do most people relate with Ignatius?

Edi For me, it was fantastic, how the author build the character of Ignatius. He slowly peels layer after layer off of Ignatius and the more you know him …moreFor me, it was fantastic, how the author build the character of Ignatius. He slowly peels layer after layer off of Ignatius and the more you know him the more you want to punch him in the face. I think he did a great job of letting you in to the mind of Ignatius, who is not a hero, but, I would say, a troubled common person. (less)

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by John Kennedy Toole

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