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Expect the Vandals
Two marines, a Pacific island, and Goodyville, U.S.A.
December
1
1958
PHILIP ROTH
Expect the Vandals
PHILIP ROTH
December
1
1958
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Fiction
Expect the Vandals
Two marines, a Pacific island, and Goodyville, U.S.A.
December
1
1958
PHILIP ROTH
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