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The End of Mr. Y

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by Scarlett Thomas (Goodreads Author)

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The plot has a good flow, but I just can't get over the pretentiousness. How does every conversation somehow turn into a philosophical discussion? Every single one. It intrigued me at the start, but it grew tiresome to read through, and, I just ended up skimming.
Einat woah that's the only thing i liked in this book... it was just a stupid book otherwise.…morewoah that's the only thing i liked in this book... it was just a stupid book otherwise.(less)
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The description says the "adventure" includes sex. Are there sex scenes (explicit, or even just alluded to)?
Jen Shand Yes, there are. They're not frequent and they're pretty short, but there are a few. More are alluded to. …moreYes, there are. They're not frequent and they're pretty short, but there are a few. More are alluded to. (less)
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Can someone explain the why the Church seems to act as a barrier to Trophospere in the book?
Tanis Near the end she discussed this with the profs. and they decide it's the build up of prayer acting as a sort of interference but it doesn't really mak…moreNear the end she discussed this with the profs. and they decide it's the build up of prayer acting as a sort of interference but it doesn't really make sense that the American agents can't physically walk into a holy place outside of the troposphere. (less)
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