Because they don't want to read or write about something that may not even be true, or it could just be an opinion.
They both grew up in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
The growing uncertainty about the outcome of events
I love this book!
But I am not sure what you mean with your question (it's missing a verb).
But if you're looking for more information: The sense of guilt in this book is often created by other characters, when they're trying to come to terms with some tragedy (such as many characters being blamed for Sophie Mol's death). So in a way, guilt can function as an explanation. But also it's created by the social norms (as when Estha feels guilty because of the Orangedrink man).
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