A sarcastic representation of American materialistic values in early 20th century, and the vacuousness of such life. Kind of reminded me of American Psycho minus the murders.
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Flowing, pleasant prose
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Not as much a story as just a report of two years of the protagonist’s life
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Likable, profound characters
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Can feel a bit dull and plotless at times
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Thought-provoking on what gives life meaning
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