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Unique narrative style that holds its own. I thought there were a lot of interesting narrative techniques in this one that helped keep my interest when the story itself flagged or the history lesson got a bit too deep. Definitely something different and worth reading.

simisim's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

avid_read's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

racheltanza's review against another edition

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5.0

This is a book that guts you. I'm sitting here, next to the dinner that cost me $10, and all I really want to do is cry. I felt sad most of the time reading it, but it didn't really hit me until the last two pages. "The beauty! The beauty!" It's just so... this guy can write.

meghaha's review against another edition

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5.0

I could almost feel the heartbeat of the book murmuring in my hands.

One of the best books I've read in 2011.

aasnur's review against another edition

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adventurous sad medium-paced

3.5

mdedloff's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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