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This is my third read through. I maintain that this series is the best series for being brain-fucked that there is, but on the third go it all really does make sense and comes together quite nicely. It will likely be a very long time-if ever-before I return to it at this point.
Since I re-read fiction relatively rarely, having gotten three goes (and two for Urth of the New Sun-the coda) is quite the endorsement. However, this time I will not be continuing on to Urth, for I actually feel that whil ...more
Since I re-read fiction relatively rarely, having gotten three goes (and two for Urth of the New Sun-the coda) is quite the endorsement. However, this time I will not be continuing on to Urth, for I actually feel that whil ...more

A complex yet ultimately satisfying second half to the series. There were times when I lost motivation, yet conversely times when I couldn't put it down. Certainly some of the deep, strange, and intense plot wouldn't be for everyone, but I can see why it earned its place as a classic of sci-fi/ fantasy.
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Jun 16, 2012
Nomadman
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Apr 19, 2013
Bokeshi
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it was amazing
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