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127
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Longest Book
1,080
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517
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2024
3.8
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Highest Rated on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ
4.16
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Sam’s first review of the year
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In brief, Last Exit to Brooklyn delves into the lives of deeply flawed individuals engaging in brutal acts against one another against the gritty backdrop of 1950s New York. The pervasive theme of casual violence, woven into most vignettes, maintains its shocking impact throughout the narrative. It is understandable why this book faced bans in Italy and obscenity trials in the UK, given its unflinching portrayal of a harsh reality.
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Sam’s last review of the year
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As someone who's more familiar with Springsteen’s hits than his deeper catalog, I wasn't sure what to expect from his memoir. However, I’ve always found ‘The Boss� an intriguing figure—a cultural icon who’s defined a certain kind of Americana for decades. In his memoir, Springsteen writes with a raw, honest voice about his childhood, his early love for music, and the winding road that led him from a garage band to forming the legendary E Street B
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