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Undermajordomo Minor

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by Patrick deWitt

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I know he was supposed to be a compulsive liar, but I don't remember him lying about much? Did I miss something?
Stefanie He lied constantly, often for no reason. He lied to Marina about Tor, he lied to Mewel about fighting off the thieves on the train, he lied to get the…moreHe lied constantly, often for no reason. He lied to Marina about Tor, he lied to Mewel about fighting off the thieves on the train, he lied to get the cloak for Klara, he lied about fighting off an attacker to Klara . . . it's like he can't help himself.(less)
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At one point, Minor is sitting under an apple tree in early spring. He says he eats apples, but apples grow in the fall. Does this discount the entire scene before? Is he lying? Dreaming?
Jim
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It is hard to read if you have a medium english? there is ''hard'' vocabulary?
Ryann Watt There are a few words here and there that just seemed maybe a bit old-fashioned that I had to google
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The descriptions make it sound like Wodehouse. Is it?
Becky Till The dialogue is quick and witty in a similar way, but Wodehouse stories feel more light-hearted. The characters in this novel and The Sisters Brothers…moreThe dialogue is quick and witty in a similar way, but Wodehouse stories feel more light-hearted. The characters in this novel and The Sisters Brothers are grittier than Wodehouse characters, too. That being said, I absolutely love Wodehouse and deWitt, so I think that if you enjoy Wodehouse it's worth a try!(less)
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