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So much to say about this novel! Really enjoyed the different voices/stories that unraveled or spiralled into each other. Beautiful way to talk about power, greed, war, and making a difference. Loved the last lines. Would definitely read it again.
I don't know man, either you'll love this book or you'll hate it so much because of its pretentiousness. Luckily I still find myself to like this book, even though it took me ages to finish it. The range of the stories are so vast with many interesting characters, invisible dots that connecting them. You know there is connection but what is it??? Even after finishing this book I still think about it.
My favorite part is the story of Robert Frobisher (young talented but desperate musician), setti ...more
My favorite part is the story of Robert Frobisher (young talented but desperate musician), setti ...more
3.5 really. Upped to 4 because I definitely want to reread this someday to get a better idea of all the connections.
Mar 14, 2008
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