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    <body><![CDATA[I've never read a book quite like this... I gave it 3 stars for originality, and because it had kind of haunting effect on me.  It wasn't what I thought it was going to be about.  I strongly disliked the main character, which is strange because I am usually quite forgiving.  I can't say I enjoyed th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63172462">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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