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Title: Powerful
Review: I first read Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch about fifteen years ago. This was way, way before I ever knew I would ever have a daughter. This book is actually included in that work. And while the rest of Big Sur was a very fun read, this story was different. I think this was a counterpoint to the rest -- the darkest shade in the chiaroscuro masterwork Miller created with Big Sur. This darkness was different indeed. It was chilling then, and left Conrad Moricand a ghostprint burned into memory like a shadow burned into a Hiroshima sidewalk.Now that I have a little girl who is a toddler, the story of A Devil in Paradise is exponentially more gripping, chilling, and unforgettable.Henry Miller's mastery at telling a tale and keeping you entertained and interested to the very last word is displayed here perfectly.
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