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The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate

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by Ted Chiang

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A good read or waste of time? I am a sic-fi aficionado
ABR It's an artful juxtaposition of two genres. If you've ever read and enjoyed the _Arabian Nights_, and you are interested in science fiction, then run …moreIt's an artful juxtaposition of two genres. If you've ever read and enjoyed the _Arabian Nights_, and you are interested in science fiction, then run -- don't walk -- to get a copy. You will love it.(less)
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The PDF of this is only 18 pages. Is that really the complete story? Isn't it 62 pages in hardback?
Readhead Sharing Apatt's response: I think the PDF is A4 size, so there are more words per page, in a paperback book I think it will take up 50-60 pages. …moreSharing Apatt's response: I think the PDF is A4 size, so there are more words per page, in a paperback book I think it will take up 50-60 pages. (less)
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