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A Handful of Dust

A #BookReviewHaiku for the classic novel

By Kendall Defoe Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
Penguin Paperback Perfection

Wicked Waugh, how droll...

Dickens read in the jungle;

Death, lust and laughter.

Laurie Who?

And...

Would Thomas Sterns have approved?

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  • Jazzy 2 years ago

    Adding to the list of books I need to read

  • I've not read it. Sounds interesting.

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Sweet haiku book review!!!❤️❤️💕

  • RP2 years ago

    You’re so well read. I love it! Thanks for another book to add to my list.

  • Mother Combs2 years ago

    💜💜💜

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