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John Encaustum's avatar

I'm committed to getting through Morrison's Luda right now and I'll also read this one, but I'm not sure I like any of the tradition... just following through on a grim exposure project I started with Palahniuk as a teenager, wary of taking my eye off the trends in viscerally subversive irony. "This is what the worst guys at the parties will be expecting to be able to use to cleverly throw you off your stride, so be ready."

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Contarini's avatar

I am not reading this review until I’m done with the book. I don’t want any spoilers. I’m liking the way it’s developing, and I don’t want to have it ruined.

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Gnocchic Apocryphon's avatar

Let me know what you think when it’s done!

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Contarini's avatar

I am enjoying it so far, I expect it to be good all the way to the end.

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Contarini's avatar

I finished it, it’s great.

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Mary Jane Eyre's avatar

Great review, I appreciated your discussion of the influence of Moore/Morrison, since I am profoundly ignorant on this front!

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Gnocchic Apocryphon's avatar

Thank you MJE! Your review set the bar high!

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