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Book Review of JR

JR
JR
Author: William Gaddis
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Gaddis's 725-page modern American classic about an 11-year old capitalist and the values he grows up with. Written predominantly in dialogue, JR has been called an "American Ulysses." Won the National Book Award.