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The Last Samurai by Helen Dewitt

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The only word to describe this book is engrossing. I've never read a book like this.

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"The Last Samurai" by Helen DeWitt

"The Last Samurai" by Helen DeWitt
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“A brilliant and challenging novel that reflects upon language, genius, art, and fathers. Apparently this book fell out of print for a while due to some conflict w the publisher, which only adds to its mystique. You get the sense that De Witt was uncompromising - as evidenced by lengthy sections in ancient greek - but it’s worth it in the end. Plot is kind of like if Mamma Mia were dead serious. Oh”

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