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Title: Sad to see all of these one-star ratings
Review: I think that the majority of these negative reviews come from readers who can't appreciate a novel from a truly artistic point of view. The characters (especially Billy, who had a very limited voice) were very well developed, and the plot was well thought out. Many negative reviews focused on the "lack of action." Does a novel need to be action packed to be good? If you think so, then stick to your MTV culture. CB is full of wonderful detail and exquisite storytelling. This novel deals with many issues that affect nearly all of us and should be read carefully. As far as those who criticize having to re-read passages, do you really want a book that doesn't make you stop to think once in a while? Definately worthwhile, and deserving of a second reading by those who felt it 'boring.'
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