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Review from OnlineBookClub.org
I relished the interconnection of the characters and the differing perspectives of the book. While Hiram remained the lead figure, the other personalities augmented the grit of the story by developing a rich tapestry. The imperfect features of the individuals were poetic as they were deficient as humans rather than flawed merely for the sake of the fiction. When Sophie is navigating interactions with Hiram as a daughter to a father, this was entirely rational. A child might struggle in communicating with their father, particularly given the exceptional circumstances. In a traditional model, children customarily would depend upon their mother under adverse conditions. Therefore, it is anticipated that Sophie could experience some trepidation when it came to speaking to Hiram in fundamental ways.
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