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There is so much I could say about this book. I could go on and on, about all the different theories of what actually happened and try to separate the reality and the fiction, until I go cross eyed just like when you are trying to figure out a time travel story or a James Bond plot. If anyone can explain what they hell happened in Octapussy I would be grateful.

I know this book is meant to be ethereal, an allegory for pretty much any topic you want to name. This is why Agota Kristof might be a genius, this book will become incredibly personal because it will be how you read and see these novels. I read them quickly, drowned myself in it moved with each ebb and flow. The writing is deceptively simple, yet f*$k me sideways. Every character is a merely a construct for the larger game, but this does not stop her writing coiling around you and picking out specific emotions.

I want to read this again. I'm guessing this is a book you can read and re-read and completely worlds hiding under the surface.

phoenix1234's review against another edition

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5.0

کتاب عالی بود
مدتها بود که کتابی به این قشنگی و با مفهومی نخونده بودم
که توی یک روز تمومش کردم

ellachu's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

laurencem's review

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emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

martep's review against another edition

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5.0

For en bok. Jeg hørte denne på lydbok, men kunne ønske jeg hadde fått mitt første møte med denne i fysisk bokform. Ordknapt, brutalt og følelsesløst språk. Det vekker noe i meg, men hva? Fortalt i vi-form fra disse to guttene som er uadskillelige i en brutal verden.

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