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The Ha-Ha Author: An unforgettable first novel about silence, family, and the imperative of love. Howard Kapostash has not spoken in thirty years. Ever since a severe blow to the head during his days in the Army, words unravel in his mouth and letters on the page make no sense at all. Because of his extremely limited communication abilities—a small repertor... more »
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I liked the premise of the book, and I was hooked at the beginning. Then the swearing got thicker and thicker ... and the vulgarity got stronger ... by the last third of the book it was so bad, and so depressing, that I skimmed through just to see how it ended. I did not find it hopeful or inspiring. I wanted a good finish after a strong beginning, and I felt let down instead.
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I listened to the unabridged audio, and can highly recommend it. Howard is mute, yet you're hearing his thoughts, a far more intense experience than reading them in print. Moreover, the narrator does a great job with the other characters as well, especially Laurel's soft Texas twang.
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