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What a powerful impact this book possesses! From the first sentence, I found myself wrapped in a smooth prose flow, and before I knew it, I was stunned and captivated. I did not want any distractions while I read! Mr. Nicolai is a very accomplished author, enticing the readers and carrying us along throughout the story. I truly felt an observer, watching over the protagonist’s shoulder, a witness, but also a participant, experiencing his grief, his sadness, his delight, his joy, and his ...more
What a powerful impact this book possesses! From the first sentence, I found myself wrapped in a smooth prose flow, and before I knew it, I was stunned and captivated. I did not want any distractions while I read! Mr. Nicolai is a very accomplished author, enticing the readers and carrying us along throughout the story. I truly felt an observer, watching over the protagonist’s shoulder, a witness, but also a participant, experiencing his grief, his sadness, his delight, his joy, and his ...more
I read this book in two sittings within about 12 hours of each other. This is rare for me. Most books I like to put down after 20 or 30 pages, but I was compelled to keep reading this one in a way that seldom happens for me. Although it was gripping and a fast read, it was really hard to read, too: the first third or so was just so heart-wrenching, and then Ian (the main character) started doing crazy things, which was a bit uncomfortable to read at times. This isn't a criticism, though, because
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