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Title: Disturbing to me
Review: I have read the 5-star reviews of this book, and do not necessarily disagree with their assessments, but for me the reading of this book was like a visit to a disorienting funhouse. There is some stop and lurch to the flow of the novel, which may result from the individual-short-story format of it. More than that, I found the book to be disturbing. Perhaps it's "realistic," but I found the grim depictions of sex, murder, and violence to be too much for me (and more than necessary). I'm not sure why I even finished it, other than that it's a short book and I had already invested the time to start it. This is one of the rare occasions when I'd recommend sticking with the movie version (the movie has more humor and charm than the book does, and it has a great soundtrack).
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