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Title: A quick but absorbing read
Review: I shot through this book in a few hours but enjoyed it all the same. It is full of Jim Crace's trademark slightly erotic descriptions of otherwise banal objects. I enjoy his ability to describe a situation or scene that would normally be offputting in a manner that renders it strangely alluring. The story itself is relatively simple, a young boy coming of age, but told in this unique backdrop, it stands out from similar tales in its detail and mood.
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