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Where is the star value that corresponds to. "Meh"? Since I read a lot of dense, technical, and boring scientific literature for work, I much prefer interesting stories with character depth.
Allegories are great, but in and of themselves I don't find them engaging enough to really hold my attention. The best kind of book for me is one that has multiple layers - an entertaining story with allegorical or metaphorical themes. One of my all-time favorite books, The Cancer Ward, is an excellent examp ...more
Allegories are great, but in and of themselves I don't find them engaging enough to really hold my attention. The best kind of book for me is one that has multiple layers - an entertaining story with allegorical or metaphorical themes. One of my all-time favorite books, The Cancer Ward, is an excellent examp ...more


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