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I just did not understand the first 30% of this at all! Which considering it is a short book, is a bit of a shame. It picked up after that, when I figured out a sort of plot and some characters. I think I'd like to read it again. Reminded me of a less funny, less coherent, more science-y Douglas Adams. Which is alright.

deadwolfbones's review against another edition

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4.0

I need to re-read this.

piastr's review

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dark hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kermithermit's review

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dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

myxomycetes's review

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5.0

A science fiction novel where the spaceships are powered by Existentialism, Beat poetry, and the Old Testament (in particular the Book of Kings). Fragments a bit at the end, but I loved it. Mythic, comic, and full of wonderful prose, it's also short, only 190 pages.

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