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4 stars Not a gripping book and it took me a second to finish, but it gave me a lot to think about. I wouldn't categorize this as a fantasy despite fantastical elements (ogres, knights, and dragons), and anyone expecting one would be disappointed with its very slow pace and lack of action.
Neil Gaiman's review on NYT summed up a lot of my feelings on this book, including:
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Neil Gaiman's review on NYT summed up a lot of my feelings on this book, including:
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