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Title: A Tear Jerker is a Tear Jerker
Review: Even with the tears streaming down my face, I knew this wasn't the real thing. I felt the author pulling the strings and soon could see each plot twist coming because it was needed to make his point. It's a shame because he can write well when he isn't trying to manipulate his characters and his readers. This is a perfectly balanced book - for every bad act, there's a redeeming act. If you like tidy, comforting books, this may be for you. Don't let the setting and politics mislead you, it's just a tear jerker.
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