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Charlie asked this question about The Book of Life (All Souls, #3):
Does anyone else find it funny that if a vampire takes the another vampires blood they learn all their secrets but when Matthew drains Phillipe Matthew does not learn about Diane or any of the other secrets.
MJ It's been a while since I read this book, and it truly pissed me off, so I haven't re-read, but I seem to remember it as both the 'scrambled mind' and…moreIt's been a while since I read this book, and it truly pissed me off, so I haven't re-read, but I seem to remember it as both the 'scrambled mind' and Phillipe purposefully withholding that information. He knew his death was coming, he also knew Mathew couldn't be let in on his future without causing damage. (less)
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The Book of Life
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