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MacKenzie Scott's new novel sparks confusion among critics

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MacKenzie Scott has released her first novel in 13 years, "Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds)," serialized on Substack. The book, which explores a near-future divided America through 18 character perspectives, has been met with critical confusion, with some reviewers calling it "baffling" and "hard to untangle." While some interpret the ambiguity as intentional, others find it detracts from the narrative, questioning the author's message and the novel's unfinished feel. AI

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MacKenzie Scott's new novel sparks confusion among critics

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    MacKenzie Scott’s first novel in 13 years is being called ‘baffling’—and critics are left asking what message she’s trying to send

    The billionaire philanthropist who’s donated $26 billion gave away Last Days in Two Nations for free on Substack, noticeably not on Amazon.

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