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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.

Beth Vogel I had trouble at first with the unexpected references, but decided to stick with it and became interested in the number and type (memoirs, diaries, et…moreI had trouble at first with the unexpected references, but decided to stick with it and became interested in the number and type (memoirs, diaries, etc.) of references Saunders used. I'll probably listen again to get the names of a few of them to look up. Once he began with the fictional story, it became a fascinating journey. I don't really want to finish it.(less)

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