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Here we have a self-ironical narrator who is hyper-aware of the artifice in his storytelling, virtually mocking it as he continually refers to and exposes the underlying components of his narrative. For example: “Observe now with what skill, with what art, I make the biggest transition in this book.” Or, “These are notes for a sad and commonplace chapter which I shall not write.” This happens all the way through and is lots of fun.
I think the cheeky voice has thematic implications which reinforc ...more
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Did not finish - stopped at about 40% as it did not pique or keep my interest - 2.5 stars (just ok) at stopping point.
Nov 23, 2016
Rosemarie
rated it
really liked it
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May 13, 2018
Amanda Dawn
rated it
it was ok
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Sep 20, 2020
Hilde
marked it as wishlist
Apr 07, 2023
Kelly_Hunsaker_reads ...
marked it as to-read
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