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Super interesting, super uncomfortable, and super valid, but far from super. Pretty dry, and I get that's partly the point, but it didn't really work for me. Maybe it's just because I spend so much time in academia that these characters were too real. At least

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the dog doesn't die

I guess.

jsrogers123's review against another edition

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5.0

I, for one, am stunned. This is such a display of skill. I have no idea how you can possibly craft a story around a loathsome protagonist who is disgusting in a way that is all too believable at all, let alone turn it into a story you can't put down. I'm blown away. Also, so deeply angry at a fictional man

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5.0

I didn’t saw that ending coming.
The Laughter was a slow burn following a right-winged professor obsessed with a Middle Eastern colleague as he weaves his way into her life including befriending her nephew. The conflict is palpable and his experiences with his colleague and her nephew challenge his beliefs and fears about how the world is changing. I’ll be thinking about this one for a while.

dasfaultier's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Starts off at a slow pace, but will eventually pull you in its grip and won't let you go. I couldn't put it down. It's one of those books I will be thinking about for a long time to come. Don't miss it.

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