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I liked this more than I expected, and it started strong for me, but I felt like I was dragging myself through it by the end. The writing style was interesting at first but quickly got tiring - so many “ands” and commas instead of just writing a new sentence! There was a weird preoccupation with sex that didn’t seem to fit for me - it felt like he wanted to throw that in every chance he got, whether it furthered the story or not. However, I really enjoyed the interspersed little vignettes, and I
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Riveting... this novel has a bit of a sci-fi aspect but addresses issues of war, religion, migration. Highly relevant given the current migrant crises in many parts of the world and potential climate migrants. Strong female character makes the book especially enjoyable.
Jun 06, 2018
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