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Title: LEAVES YOU WITH A BIG EMPTY FEELING
Review: This book is so poorly written and developed that you really don't end up with much when its over. The mystery is quite weak, and judging from the comments of other readers, it is very predictable and unsuspenseful. The characters are very unrealistic and are unable to emerse the reader into their emotions and actions. The American lady, in particular, comes across as someone with deep-rooted problems and how she and the Chinese lawman could hit it off is totally unreal. The symbolism of the mystery to that of the theatre escapes me and was quite muddled to me. The motives behind the entire plot are absolutely ridiculous and impossible to accept. So, you're left with a strong feeling as you read through the book that everyone--the characters, the villain, the author--is just going through the motions to arrive at an ending.
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