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Muck is a ruinous bastard, the orphan of all orphans. I feel something horrible is afoot.

What incredible storytelling Adam. This story has officially embedded itself in me and will never leave.

Barrier waters. Such an ominous warning for her ignorant “children/orphans.” Will we ever redeem our rightful place in the family of things?

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That is the question.

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I caught up in one day and now randomly throughout the day I think, “why does she call us ‘orphaned’?” Really compelling work. I’m looking forward to the rest!

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Your answer is coming shortly. Thanks for reading. I love it that you consumed in one "go." That's an honor for a writer as you (may) know.

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oh no

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Jun 29Edited

All footnotes attended to, I have a terrible feeling of impending doom coming my way. I think I am on to something, though I won’t say. Things are getting too suspenseful to shout out my theories. So good Adam! You have given us clues at every ‘depth’.

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Can’t really say…..

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Methinks Muck’s misogyny and human supremacy are showing. 😬🙁

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More orphans. A whole species of orphans. (And Moby?) Instead of A Squeeze of the Hand centering male bonds, this story centers orphans. Me like .... Must read more ....

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I am reading this with my 3-year-old sleeping in my arms, and I am feeling something. The portrayal of Muck is as irritating as it feels real. The feeling of doom is increasing.

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Eeeeek. How do people like Muck always end up in charge?!!

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