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Title: Unique but lackluster in delivery and form.
Review: True to form, the Hugo and Nebula awards have again gone to an author whose work is very unique and enticing in its world construction and characters, but is somewhat lacking in literary form and character development. With his style reminiscent of the beatnick writings which inspired his generation, Zelazney builds many versions of the same irreverant character facing the same bewildering challenges which seem to be presented solutions from nothingness at the proper convenient moment.Lovers of such works as Ender's Game, Sword of Truth(s), and such like novels will thoroughly enjoy this work, while those who prefer more sophisticated character development and less contrived solutions to the protagonist's problems will find this work very plodding and well... annoying.
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