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work in the same vein as the brilliance of animal house

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a brilliant college student --

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promises is a compelling piece that demonstrates just how well children can be trained to live out and carry on their parents ' anguish .

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despite its rough edges and a tendency to sag in certain places , is wry and engrossing .
positive