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Book Review of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
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Helpful Score: 8


Very diffrent, realistic look at the world of 20-somethings, out of college, without the traditional moorings of family. The main character takes custody of his pre-teen brother after the deaths of both parents and tries to give both their lives some normalcy. While doing this, he tries vainly to accomplish something (anything) that could be called noteworthy or meaningful.