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Title: You'll Probably Read This In High School
Review: I was force fed this novel in 11th grade English. I won't go into the details of the story as they're written above, but there is one chapter that must be mentioned.The chapter titled "Jefferson's Diary" is the highlight of this novel. It is written without punctuation and with no grammatic consideration. This is where Gaines' ability to write shines through. This chapter is a much needed rest from the previous mundane chapters.I did not find the novel appealing in anyway. The protagonist is weak and annoying. The story drags on and on as Grant tries to help Jefferson mature out of his mental childhood. Metaphors and other literary techniques are present, but the novel is so boring that it's not even worth noticing them. The author's writing style is noteworthy, but again the slow pace and seemingly useless details overshadow the style. Don't pick it up unless you really need to, and if that's the case, get some kind of summary.
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