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Cate Poe asked this question about Lincoln in the Bardo:
I really tried, but istening to this book is impossible. I want to appreciate the voices, the story, but I can't get past the format. Like wading through footnotes. Is it possible to ignore the format when you READ it? About to throw in the towel and get a refund.
Lori While I know the audio is a "who's who" of A-listers, I think actually looking at the text and familiarizing with how it is laid out could help you if…moreWhile I know the audio is a "who's who" of A-listers, I think actually looking at the text and familiarizing with how it is laid out could help you if you decide to listen. if you wanted to then go back and listen you might have a much easier time doing so.

As for ignoring the format while reading--don't know that you can ignore it, but you can follow it. It takes a little bit (some of it is broken up into sections almost like poetry stanzas), but after the first several pages you will get the hang of it. I was initially intimidated but kept going. It was worth it as this is a haunting book. I finished a few days ago and am still trying to figure out what to make of it--but in a good way.(less)
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