Like many successful authors

[sKazi]

Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about a Native American who receives the gift of immortality, was an abject failure.

A. Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about
B. As have many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
C. Just as with many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
D. Just like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, on
E. As did many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, on

QA A

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[patanjali.purpose]

Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about a Native American who receives the gift of immortality, was an abject failure.

A. Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about
B. As have many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
C. Just as with many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
D. Just like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, on
E. As did many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, on

QA A

Donot find any correct option. Some problem in each

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[confuse mind]

Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about a Native American who receives the gift of immortality, was an abject failure.

A. Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about
B. As have many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
C. Just as with many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
D. Just like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, on
E. As did many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, on

QA A

Donot find any correct option. Some problem in each

None of them seems correct. Please give your inputs

Got confused with C. Can you please tell what's the problem with C.

[patanjali.purpose]

Like many successful authors, Salman Rushdie's first novel, Grimus, about a Native American who receives the gift of immortality, was an abject failure.
C. Just as with many successful authors, the first of Salman Rushdie's novels, Grimus, about
QA A

Got confused with C. Can you please tell what's the problem with C.

Just as WITH MANY SUCCESSFUL AUTHORS,... (what is WITH AUTHORS? we cannot infer anything from sentence what is WITH MANY AUTHORS)

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Just as with climate change, there is an overwhelming tendency to tackle serious challenges with consumer goods.

He thinks it's an essential part of his job as commander-in-chief and as president to communicate with the people, just as with the people of this country about an issue this important.

Source - nytimes