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a) Like many successful authors, Salman's first novel, greimus, about
B) As have many successful authors, the firrst of Salman's novel, greimus, about
C) Just as with many successful authors, the first of Salman's novel, greimus, about
D) Just like many successful authors, Salman's first novel, greimus, on
E) As did many successful authors, Salman's first novel, greimus, on

OA a. In all the options except authors are compared with Salman's Novel...Please explain....
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