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Title: A Small Book That Packs a Wallop
Review: I picked up Masha Hamilton's novel, thinking it was a small book because it is, physically. I took it on a plane ride from Boston to London, and didn't stop reading it until I walked through UK immigration counter. Ms Hamilton weaves such a powerful spell here, evoking times long past, an intricate tale in a seemingly ancient world-- all related with such specificity and magical ur-reality, that I couldn't believe I had initially seen it as small. The world created here is huge and all-encompassing. Best novel of 2001, so far. Five Stars and hats off to Hamilton, who is a major talent.
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