Books
by Dave Eggers
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What is the What |
Weird title for a weird and somewhat wonderful book. Based on the true story of a Sudanese refugee living in America, it begins with a mugging which sets the protagonist on a mission to explain to those he encounters what his life has been since he was seven. One harrowing event follows another and is only bearable because of the easy, matter-of-fact style. And what does that title mean? You'll have to read it to decide.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 54 November 2009) |
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