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Bogdan
Dec 14, 2012 rated it liked it
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It was an interesting novel to read, even if I take into account the subject treated. Sexuality, because this is the topic, is one of the widest treated subject in literature from various aspects. This time, the author adds his renowned mix of mysticism to make a quite unique novel.

The part that describes how Maria discovers sexuality it reminded me of my early teen. Living in a communist country, behind the iron curtain and in a traditionalist society from Eastern Europe, I had to discover sexu
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kaylanurul
Sep 17, 2010 rated it it was ok
too dark for my taste..the beginning and the end
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Apr 26, 2009 rated it really liked it
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