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Title: I just don't see the attraction....
Review: I stalled out at page 70. Dubus' characterizations are tediously long and his writing is sloppy. He's already referred to various characters' eyes "being moist" about 4 times--a small detail, but one that really annoyed me. The author has also made a few mistakes about Bay Area facts, which is distracting to anyone familiar with the community. Finally, I have tried to get interested in his characters, but I can't empathize with Kathy or Behrani. Call me a quitter, but I'm moving on.
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