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There are horrors in this book, but there is beauty too, and so much to think about. The ends of the book justify the means of its execution, even if the same is not true of what happens in the story.
Book vs Film, and Omission of Final Chapter
I saw the film first, and read the book shortly afterwards. Usually a bad idea, but in this case, being familiar with the ...more
There are horrors in this book, but there is beauty too, and so much to think about. The ends of the book justify the means of its execution, even if the same is not true of what happens in the story.
Book vs Film, and Omission of Final Chapter
I saw the film first, and read the book shortly afterwards. Usually a bad idea, but in this case, being familiar with the ...more
A good book that asks provocative questions. I think it would be particularly appropriate for young people as one of the issues addressed is the radically different perspectives that can occur for someone as they grow up and see the world in different ways. The use of a special lexicon is interesting. I'd be interested in discussing it's purpose versus the cost it imposes on the readers understanding. I'm not sure but I'd lean towards it's an unnecessary indulgence on the authors part.
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