A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
 

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (Vintage)

by Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers is a terrifically talented writer; don't hold his cleverness against him. What to make of a book called A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius: Based on a True Story? For starters, there's a good bit of staggering genius before you even get to the true story, including a preface, a list of "Rules and Suggestions for Enjoyment of This Book," and a 20-page acknowledgements... (read more)

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