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|summary=There are no heroes to be found in ''Research''. It's a story of rivalry, greed, ego and injustice. The story is ever so slightly long-winded and slow-paced with characters that aren't entirely likable. Yet, despite this, this book manages to retain the reader’s attention and keep them hooked until the very last page with its - it's beautifully written sentences and its with clever and witty dialogue.
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This book is told from the perspectives of two characters; John and Don. This was an effective move on Kerr’s part, as it certainly breaks up the prose and helps to retain the reader’s interest.