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I'm struggling with this book. Admittedly I only a little way in and thus, may be making my assumptions to early but I feel as though this book isn't going to be for me. It seems unnecessarily complicated, wordy and jumpy. Should I persevere? Why?

Viktor Rasch I felt the same, but chose to slug through it. And while "Yes, it gets better" - it doesn't get a lot better. It gets a little better. The "plot" move…moreI felt the same, but chose to slug through it. And while "Yes, it gets better" - it doesn't get a lot better. It gets a little better. The "plot" moves along better, but it is still interrupted by dull interludes. I finished it simply because I hate giving up on book. (less)

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i hope its not related in any manner to HENREY MORGAN from tv-series FORVER? The synopses of the book is much relatable with FOREVER.

Daniel Lewis No its not like that at all, this is 1,000 times better, its incredibly well written. This is one of the best books I have read this year.

I liked tha…moreNo its not like that at all, this is 1,000 times better, its incredibly well written. This is one of the best books I have read this year.

I liked that show and have seen the 13 episodes more than once and think this is vastly superior. (less)

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'HARK A TWIST IN THE ROAD I perceive'.... IS THE likely 8 letter crossword answer SWERVING?

Michael Clarke I thought this might be HAIRPINS, but I'm not sure knowing the answer alters the book in any way. 🙂…moreI thought this might be HAIRPINS, but I'm not sure knowing the answer alters the book in any way. 🙂(less)

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How is the content of this book? Language? Sex? Violence?

William It's mostly pretty mild language and sex etc. No graphic sex or long tirades etc.…moreIt's mostly pretty mild language and sex etc. No graphic sex or long tirades etc.(less)

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