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Title: Pretentious writing and disturbing plot
Review: I don't think I've ever been so torn by a book.In one sense, it is grander than much sf/fantasy,and deserves a mention. On the other, I findthe book disturbing and the writingpretentious (use of obscure words which addnothing to the story).I'm giving it two stars for the original ideas,but no more due to the writing and unsympatheticcharacters.
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