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John Brouwer in the Act of Reading

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  • The Devil's Highway
  • The Great Gatsby
  • Heart of Darkness
  • The Kite Runner
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This site is my views/reviews/general reference of various readings and texts. I don't ask to be agreed with, but I do try to be Courteous and qualify statements made. I only ask you to do the same. I don't claim be an expert, so discussion is welcome.
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