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Is it better than The Corrections and Freedom?
James napoli Not for me. They have a lot of similarities, comparable to woody allen movies, similar characters, similar older man, younger woman follies.

With that…moreNot for me. They have a lot of similarities, comparable to woody allen movies, similar characters, similar older man, younger woman follies.

With that said, it's still masterfully written and worth reading.(less)
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by Jonathan Franzen
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