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This was simultaneously the best vacation book ever (in that it was completely engrossing and I never wanted to stop reading), and the worst (in that it was way too tense, I couldn't leave the world, and I was uptight all vacation). I much prefer the light hearted Anansi Boys, which I read first because I'm dumb.
Strangely, I've read three books in the past 6 months that I feel are directly indebted to this book. And I've only ever read the word susurrus in one other book in my whole entire life ...more
Strangely, I've read three books in the past 6 months that I feel are directly indebted to this book. And I've only ever read the word susurrus in one other book in my whole entire life ...more
I listened to this book during my horrendous commute and enjoyed it very much. It took a bit to get into, and really understand what was going on, as the story is a bit strange (it is fantasy, and so are many of the characters. There were lots of interesting thoughts and ideas floating around the story. I found myself thinking about the story and the characters (such as: who was that character and what really did just happen?) long after I had gotten out of the car. I was sorry to have the story
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Nov 05, 2010
fenchurch
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
myth-lore-and-tales,
fantasy-modern
Jan 12, 2012
Ehrrin
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
completed-2013,
audiobook
