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National Bestseller

"A warm, funny, loving novel. . . . It's an American original."-Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake

"Searing and sublime ... Walter is a slyly adept social critic, and has clearly invested his protagonist with all of the outrage and heartbreak he himself feels…

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1 author picked So Far Gone as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A great read! The protagonist's comment, "...the literal worst person in America got elected president".. I couldn't agree more or have said it better. Above all, the rhythm and music in the writing .. the book is beautifully written.

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