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Title: Could be instructive
Review: I tried & tried to finish this book, but it was too dense & stifling. It does open an interesting window on Islamist issues &, in that respect, is a valuable learning tool for those who wish to delve into these issues. It doesn't work as a novel, though. The characters are flat & create little empathy with the reader. The conversations were stilted & weighed heavily with deep, philosophical ramblings. In the end, I felt mired in leaden prose.
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