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After holding my breath for the last few pages, I exhaled and, smiling, shook my head. Mr. Gaiman has done it again. What a ride! Even without flowery metaphors or lengthy paragraphs, it was impossible NOT to lose myself in the depth of this book. And it wasn’t just because of the weighty themes of life, death, religion, and memory within. The pace was smooth but not speedy, giving the reader time to fully invest in the story. Everything about this journey was worthwhile and, if collective memor
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4.5 stars rounded up generously. This book was fabulous, but it wasn't without its flaws. I HIGHLY recommend listening to the 10-year anniversary full cast edition (if you can) because it's phenomenonal. I was slightly disappointed by the ending because everyone talks this up so much, but it's definitely worth the read. I hope there's a sequel someday!
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