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Is this one of those books that is great because that is what people are supposed to say, or is it in fact great based on it own merits?I find most classics fit that the category because people are sheep and don't want to appear as if they had "missed" the greatness of the book. I don't have the time to invest in a so-so book because people won't say it's crap.
Gary Miles is correct. It does require you to invest a bit of time and self into the reading. It is not an easy read. I, for one, did not get all of the re…moreMiles is correct. It does require you to invest a bit of time and self into the reading. It is not an easy read. I, for one, did not get all of the references, allusions and esoterica. Reading 'Castle Of Days' helps. It is great based upon it's own merits. This is not to say that it is for every reader. It is very cerebral. (I spent a great deal of time looking up words that weren't in the dictionary) I feel that story is art and art is subjective. We will not all be moved by the same stories. We like what we like. For instance, I was not as impressed with Dune as most. It was good, but not that good. I found Severian's journey fascinating. Perhaps, you will not. I do, however, think that this is one classic that you should consider reading. (less)
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The Book of the New Sun
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