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Jonathan Franzen vs. Lorrie Moore At 92nd Street Y

First Posted: 11/17/10 01:51 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:15 PM ET

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When Jonathan Franzen and Lorrie Moore met Monday night at the 92nd Street Y for a joint reading, the vibe among the sold-out crowd was a bit like that at the Margarito v. Pacquiao bout at Cowboys Stadium. Nobody got hurt, but that didn't mean things weren't a little competitive.

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LCdruid
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
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11:41 AM on 11/18/2010
I'd rather be waterboarded than having to read more Franzen screed.
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holyghostie
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08:10 PM on 11/17/2010
I'd rather listen to the homeless poet on the 53rd E platform than either one of those two.
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RedNinjaGirl
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07:36 PM on 11/17/2010
Oh, please. Titans? Franzen is a hack. At least Moore can write.
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