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Title: Despite some minor irritations, still a good read
Review: Although the negative portrayals of women in this book really made me want to dislike it, I couldn't help but be sucked in by this poignant, funny story. The central character is largely unlikeable, but by the end of the book, I found myself rooting for Patrick Wallingford to get his woman. This is by no means Irving at his best (for that, read Cider House Rules or The 158-Pound Marriage), but it was an enjoyalbe, engrossing read.
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