A story about how good intentions, moderation and impeccable self-control can, ironically, ruin your life. Despite following an almost identical theme, this novel is a lot more engrossing than “Lie Down in Darkness”, because you actually start with a family that at least looks normal at first here.
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| Eloquent, flowing prose | Inherently predictable |
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Gives insight into American culture and politics during the Vietnam War
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Very thought-provoking on the complexity of human relationships
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Visual novel & other stuff impressions 