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Very good - highly imaginative and interesting. the beginning of the book sold me and I would have given it 5 stars had it not become so wordy mid-story that it forced me to scroll back and reread some of wht I had already read. The one mistake the author made in this book is that he ascribed too much detail and background to street names, location descriptions and minor characters who were not key to the story. that said, it was a great book, great depth and a very interesting story.
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It has been rare, in my experiences with books throughout my life, to come across a work as beautifully written as this book. The pace was neither too swift, nor too slow, the language (even as a translation) was mesmerizing, the characters were well developed, and the plot was engrossin. While I'm uncertain about my desire or ability to ever re-read this book, I find myself wanting ...more
It has been rare, in my experiences with books throughout my life, to come across a work as beautifully written as this book. The pace was neither too swift, nor too slow, the language (even as a translation) was mesmerizing, the characters were well developed, and the plot was engrossin. While I'm uncertain about my desire or ability to ever re-read this book, I find myself wanting ...more
Interesting....
Jun 22, 2012
Liz
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How have I missed this one? Just read an interview with the author and the series sounds enticing.
Sep 01, 2010
Erin Buchanan
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Diane
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Jan 28, 2011
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