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I just finished reading this book for an English Composition class. Although the book makes many valuable historical points, I found I was almost forcing myself to finish it. Certain events in the book left me confused and wondering how they related to the subject. I also found it difficult to develop any kind of emotional bond to any of the characters. Maybe I just missed it on this one.
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kymdarl, May 6, 2009
I just finished reading this book for an English Composition class. Although the book makes many valuable historical points, I found I was almost forcing myself to finish it. Certain events in the book left me confused and wondering how they related to the subject. I also found it difficult to develop any kind of emotional bond to any of the characters. Maybe I just missed it on this one.(7 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)