This novel about a traveling carnival run by the Binewski family remains one of the most unique storytelling efforts I’ve ever read. 21-year-old me had my brain exploded by the sheer inventiveness of it.
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Mar 12, 2024

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Came here to rec’ this! Absolutely my favorite read of last year. I sobbed when it was over.
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omg thank you, sounds right up my alley
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