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“The life story of the five main characters and the secondary characters around them allows Jonathan Franzen to present the full impetus and extent of the world picture of the West at the end of the 20th century.”

Quote by Batya Gur

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Batya Gur (September 1, 1947 - May 19, 2005) was an Israeli writer known for her humorous and intelligent writing style. Her works, particularly the Hagar Solomov detective series, have won her widespread acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages. more

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