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I found this book challenging but also easier and more amusing than I had expected, and I can certainly see why it is on the 1001 list.

I'm glad I read this novel. While I found the dialogue a bit overwrought, Collins' structural retelling from different characters was well done, particularly his villainous characters.

A poignant exploration of a withdrawn personality. Many of the themes and events were quite sad but the book does end on a hopeful note.


I really liked this book. I think it's the best of his I've read.
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