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Book reviews have never helped me. Most of them erred in their interpretations and their work has been a waste of time.

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Manuel Puig
Age: 57 †
Born: 1932
Born: December 28
Died: 1990
Died: July 22
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Juan Manuel Puig Delledonne
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