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Title: The Emperor of Ocean Park
Review: Stephen L. Carter has written some significant books. His academic qualifications are unquestioned. Unfortunately, his ability to write mystery stories or serious novels is in serious question. This book could easily be 200 pages and 10,000 adjectives shorter. Talcott, the hero of the story, and the son of the Emperor of Ocean Park is as unsympathetic a protagonist as you could ever want. I didn't care for this book at all. And I definitely won't be reading Mr. Carter's next novel.What concerns me the most about this book is the incredible buzz surrounding its release. I cannot imagine how reputable critics were willing to give this novel a favorable review. It is a ponderous and clumsy effort at writing fiction by a man who should either stick to writing non-fiction or who should practice more before he publishes another novel. If you want a good read give this one a miss.
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