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The title gives a hint of the tone of this book:- Weird, pretentious, sometimes just silly but also containing deep philosophical thoughts and interesting commentary on human nature. I wanted to give up a few times, but it is so skilfully crafted that I was gradually won over, and ended up staying with it until the end. There is so much to ponder, dissect and discuss in this novel.
The author plays with language and various themes. An attentive reader could go back and forth, join in the game pi ...more
The author plays with language and various themes. An attentive reader could go back and forth, join in the game pi ...more
Ugh! DNF
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