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Title: Not for fantasy readers only
Review: I've read many of the thoughtful and honest responses to the book. Although I agree that there are too many flashbacks and some superfluous scenes, this book kept me rapt until I finished the last word. A phenomenal first effort and a great mix of excitement, intrigue, and pure fun. I recommended it to my brother (who is not a F&SF fan by any means) because it has the ability to resonate with non-fantasy folk. He LOVED it. I couldn't help but get attached to Locke and his artful dodger antics. Not a children's book, but appealed to the child in me. I highly recommend it!!!
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