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Title: Self-conscious writing
Review: While the descriptions of Toyko are fluid and pictorial, scenes where the protagonist interacts with other characters seems very unnatural and forced. It reminded me of watching a movie or play, where you see an actor *acting*, rather than seeing a *character*. In the case of Bicycle Days, I couldn't get pass that fact that the writer was *writing* so I never really saw Alec as a real character. In addition, the flashback scenes didn't grasp my interest as anything unique or intriguing, although I imagine they are important to understand. I'll never know, since I put the book down after reading 75 pages.
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