Title: Great premise, terrible execution
Product review: Here's yet another example of a fascinating and original premise that is so awkwardly handled that it renders the novel practically unreadable. The characters are so poorly drawn, clichéd, and unrealistic that at times you find yourself laughing out loud, and the many plot absurdities and failed attempts at historical verisimilitude, plus a frustratingly absurd ending, make the book come of as, well, silly.Don't get me wrong: I enjoy "check your brains at the door" books as much as the next person, but this one is so poorly executed that it's not worth the effort.
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