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Title: Writing in an experimental phase
Review: Yes, this novel is Smollett's way of experimenting with the "novel" form. Not only is this book confusing and irrational, but it is full of weird wordings and gaps. I had a hard hard time reading this novel and after several reads and some Cliff Notes help, I was still as confused as before. I couldn't imagine a teacher assigning this book without being fully prepared to answer the reader's confused state of mind after the first few chapters. Perhaps I am not as literary trained in novel reading as some people, but for me, a good novel must capture the reader's attention and emotions. This book didn't. I flipped through this novel in utter confusion and doubt I'll be rereading this anytime this century.
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