You can divide the passage , basically, in three chunks

As is the case with Vernon’s first two novels Eden (2002) and Logic (2004), A Killing in This Town comes to readers straight from Vernon’s thoughts and pen.

Ok. The new novel is written by the author.

In this way, the novel suffers from a certain randomness of development that is likely to frustrate the reader who expects to find a lucidly outlined and logically progressive, even if modernist, plot.

Ok , the novel suffers from something of negative. It is not so fluent.

Indeed, most of Vernon’s writing could benefit from more narrative discipline.

If his works would have a better discipline in its writing the novel would be better. More organized

Not so paradoxically, however, is the fact that it is through this rejection of narrative discipline and, conversely, through a commitment to a kind of raw artistry that the novel achieves its authenticity.

However, it is this distinctive UNdiscipline that made them unique


Which of the following best describes the main issue that the author of the passage is addressing?

A) the lack of narrative development in A Killing in This Town

The novel has a narrative. Maybe a lack of discipline in its unfolding

B) how Vernon uses death as a metaphor in A Killing in This Town

No mention of death in the passage

C) whether A Killing in This Town is worthy of further critical attention

No enough information or clarity on this issue, whether or not the novel needs further investigation

D) the relationship between Vernon’s earlier novels and her current work

No relationship is casted. The passage says simply that MAYBE if the novel would be better discipline would be better to red. MAYBE. But this feature makes it unique

E) the nature of narrative development in A Killing in This Town

The main point

novel suffers from a certain randomness

Hope this helps