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Is the book as poorly written as the description?

Torgeir The book is a trip both literally and symbolically, and tells a story where reality and surreal hallucinations are often indistinguishable to one anot…moreThe book is a trip both literally and symbolically, and tells a story where reality and surreal hallucinations are often indistinguishable to one another. But it's also a linguistic trip in which the author utilizes an extensive range of grammatical tools, and plays around with language to intoxicate the reader into a amused, confused and seduced state of mind.

It's more like a novelized poem, and the writing sure takes some getting used to. At times vivid and overwhelming, while others bland and paranoid, the style is somewhat reminiscent of Philip K. Dick or William S. Burroughs at their best and worst.

Maybe it's better to start with Noon's collection of short stories, titled Pixel Juice, to understand just how much fun he can have with breaking the rules of written language. It surely broadened my understanding of what magic can be created with mere words, and those who dare look inside the Vurt, will drunkenly stumble out on the other side, to find themselves augmented.(less)

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Hey this is kind of a weird question, I was just wondering if it was ok to read this book as a standalone novel?

Damon Mitchell Yes, it was the first in the book this setting and although there are links back this one stands on it's own and is probably the strongest.…moreYes, it was the first in the book this setting and although there are links back this one stands on it's own and is probably the strongest.(less)

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