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The essays are all dated in the 1990s to 2001, which means I currently feel like I’m reading old magazine articles. Franzen was able to capture a unique period in time that is relevant - mostly - as a point of reference in a continuous arc of history unfolding. The essay about the Chicago postal service was full of archived news. His essay on cigarettes is making me question why I don’t smoke cigarettes. Irony.
— Jan 07, 2026 05:35PM
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