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I can't figure out what "axes" are in this book. Anyone?

Andrew Winner An "ax" is any musical instrument. While in the rock and roll dominated music world of today, folks largely use it to refer to a guitar, then (and now…moreAn "ax" is any musical instrument. While in the rock and roll dominated music world of today, folks largely use it to refer to a guitar, then (and now in the jazz world) it is your instrument. My jazz musician kids (now young adults) were told to "bring your ax" when they went to certain sessions because it was, essentially, an invitation to sit in for a few songs in the second set. The both play horns (trumpet and sax).(less)

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How would you pronounce "Hiero"?

Susan Jackson-Rafter I'm listening to the book, and it's pronounced hero-long E, long O.
…moreI'm listening to the book, and it's pronounced hero-long E, long O.
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Would it be good for Book club discussion?

Lil Puust Yes, there is enough happening in the book to inspire discussion. It was chosen for our book club. Most members liked it well enough. Some of us had t…moreYes, there is enough happening in the book to inspire discussion. It was chosen for our book club. Most members liked it well enough. Some of us had trouble with the dialects used. I got bogged down in the dialect and had trouble getting involved in the story. (less)

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where is the quote about Canaca?

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