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Title: Descriptive Prose Is Useless If One Has Nothing To Say
Review: I'm relieved to read many of the reviews of Janet Fitch's _White Oleander_. While it is true Fitch has a descriptive, "showing and not telling" quality to her work, she has no story-telling abilities whatsoever. I haven't been this depressed by a book... ever! I am depressed because I spent $12.00 on this book. I am depressed because such a gift of eloquence is being wasted. However, I am most depressed about the fact that I am near the final words of this book, and I can see no hope for closure. I have spent my time reading colourful and striking words that, just as Ingrid's poetry didn't reveal who she was, didn't make one bit of sense. This is no masterpiece. It is a facade... all smoke and mirrors. In the end, it's as satisfying as jello for dinner.
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