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Beverly
Nov 28, 2010 rated it it was amazing
This book will make my top reads for 2010 list.

I so enjoyed reading the this book and read in one sitting as I did not want to put the book down.

I think this is the best book that Walter Mosley has written to date.

I will soon not forget the character of Ptolemy Grey and how he revealed the inner struggle of dementia to me.
There was also a strong cast of secondary characters.
And expected from Walter Mosley - some statements on our society.

This is a story of memory (real and imaginary),vulnerabili
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Janet
Apr 21, 2022 rated it liked it
Excellent writing, difficult themes
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Shelves: epic-title
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Shelves: mystery-thriller
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