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Title: Trying to be Michener, falling short
Review: Uys cites James Michener's magisterial historical novels as the inspiration for his work, and indeed, worked as Michener's research assistant during the production of 'The Covenant'. Michener himself wasn't an outstanding writer at best, technically speaking, but he was a master storyteller. The tales and situations that he crafted drew readers in- Uys, unfortunately cannot match the master's alchemy. Brazil is just rather turgid. It's not outstandingly bad but it's just rather boring.
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