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Title: A superior 4th-century version of The Best and the Brightest
Review: Vidal's erudition and acerbic wit make this "novel" required reading for anti-clericalism fans in particular and students of the human condition in general. The "What If . . . ?" crowd would salivate over sci-fi based on the Apostate's unrealized potentials and possibilities. However, the real truth of the matter is obviously that Julian was the first Jedi Knight! If Julian survives, how can there be a Darth Sidious!?? Or Meg Ryan movies!??
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