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Deep in the Shade of Paradise by John DuFresne

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5.0

This is one weird (and weirdly wonderful) book. One read is not nearly enough to keep track of exactly who's who and what's happening, but suffice it to say that it involves a tangled mix of characters with the kinds of names you only find in Louisiana, a wedding, conjoined twins, a boy genius, and more. Love the lighthearted, loopy writing and the pervasive sense of buoyancy and hope in the face of some very messed-up lives.
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