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Mary
Jul 28, 2016 rated it did not like it
boring rambling and puerile. He seems to be a wanna be James Joyce but James Joyce he most definitely is NOT.
If I was a 12 boy maybe I would like it, but quite frankly nothing about it appeals.

I recommend Lawrence Durrel as a far superior writer.
Jessica
Dec 06, 2009 rated it liked it
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Miller's proto-Faulkner style isn't entirely my taste, but on some level I agree with his thesis that all the truly great artists are a little bit messed up. ...more
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