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Book Review of Swamplandia!

Swamplandia!
Swamplandia!
Author: Karen Russell
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Not really worth the hype, though the portrayal of Floridiana and the whole "attraction" mentality found there in is excellent. I know this area intimately - even pre Disney. Author seems to be looking to mimic "Ultimate Jest", which is a flawed premise to start with. As in why would you want to? I've read both cover to cover, but find I could have spent the time more profitably.