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King lear

Awesome book!  Shows the downfall of a king manipulated by his daughters and followers. Depicts the transformation King Lear has to undergo in order to adapt to his new surroundings. Shows how the balance of an entire kingdom changes due to newly appointed roles. Very entertaining and attention grabbing! Informative and detailed throughout the entire play. Portrays an exciting story of betrayal, deceit and forgiveness!

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  1. Mr. ReaseSeptember 26, 2017 at 6:30 AM

    Give a more thorough review and avoid merely summarizing.

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