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Title: Better than average, but not that great
Review: It is indeed "heart-warming" and a very gripping book for the most part. However, the plot structure is a bit flawed. The author has tried to cram all of life into this little paperback book: child abuse, death, love, art, sex, religion, friendship, equal rights for girls, war, growing up, being small inside and out, fright, trauma, illness...The list goes on and on, and it can detract from the main plot of the book.
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