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Supremely imaginative.

Revisado: 02-08-25

Tanith Lee’s novel has the qualities of mythology. Every detail is full of significance and charm. Every character has their own interweaving story and each tale is epic and intimate at the same time. This one will stand up to many readings.

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Now my favorite book of all time.

Revisado: 11-24-24

Surreal, sweet, sinister tale told through the mind of a child sitting in class. The plot takes a second to summarize, but if I were to write down where this book takes you, it would be longer than the book itself. Amazing, unique, imitable and hilarious.

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A seemingly very balanced take on Paul Simon

Revisado: 01-16-24

I love biographies, but of course they are not without their flaws. Most writers seem afraid to be critical of their subject, and a lot of the facts are cherry picked. This is clearly more of an issue with autobiographies, and I was pleased to discover this biography was not endorsed or supported by Simon’s camp. This biography (especially when the author includes his own encounter with Simon) came across as very balanced. It is undeniable that Simon possesses extraordinary, nearly other worldly levels of talent, but he is also prickly, and at times so arrogant, it’s off putting. That’s ok by me. I prefer a more realistic feeling story, especially when it’s about someone’s life. A great deal of time and care was put into detailing Simon’s childhood, which included a lot of negative, damaging experiences. It is clear where his resentment, bitterness and deep insecurities come from, and while it doesn’t excuse his unsavory behaviors, it does explain them. Many of us are a product of being raised by parents who may be well intentioned but unequipped, especially when it comes to emotional intelligence. It was just not really a priority for the earlier generations, and it really emotionally stunted a lot of people. It’s crazy how even a life of incredible achievement, fame, money, recognition cannot undo the damage of our childhood.

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Really loved this one

Revisado: 06-29-23

So glad to finally see a real redemption arc for Max Rupert. Hopefully we will get more Nikki and Max novels in the future.

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Excellent

Revisado: 04-02-21

I listened to this in nearly one evening. It’s fascinating. Highly recommend giving this one a listen.

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Some great stories

Revisado: 01-30-20

When the reader does character voices it is often hard to understand. It really made the experience less than it should have been.

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Dull, dull, dull

Revisado: 12-14-19

This is the first novel in The Witcher series, but it is not the first book. There are two short story collections that come first. I wish I had known that because this novel is an awful way to start. Endless dull exposition that goes no where. What a disappointment.

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Intense, visceral, excellent read

Revisado: 03-09-18

Listened to this over the course of 3 nights, and we had a hard time pausing it to go to sleep! So good. It was riveting, suspenseful and terrifying, and yes, the ending was surprising, yet fitting. It was the detailed, gut churning descriptions that really made it - I could feel the filth and was convinced my clothes were picking up the scent of decay and rot with each line. Overall, such a satisfying story for this horror junkie.

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A sweet end to an epic tale

Revisado: 03-01-16

What a beautiful story. I don't want to spoil a thing - just listen to it. You won't be disappointed.

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