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jowmy4's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
neema_sedai's review against another edition
5.0
A wild ride. Beautiful prose, noteworthy poetry, and gripping narrative. As other reviewers have stated, it is very Arabian Nights-esque, but the (2) short stories are fun and interesting (unlike many in the Arabian Nights).
I highly recommend reading this, even though it may take some getting used to Meredith's prose. Many of the scenes in the novel are obvious parodies of traditional archetypes in this form of literature, which make it just absolutely hilarious at times.
I highly recommend reading this, even though it may take some getting used to Meredith's prose. Many of the scenes in the novel are obvious parodies of traditional archetypes in this form of literature, which make it just absolutely hilarious at times.
neema_sedai's review against another edition
4.0
A wild ride. Beautiful prose, noteworthy poetry, and gripping narrative. As other reviewers have stated, it is very Arabian Nights-esque, but the (2) short stories are fun and interesting (unlike many in the Arabian Nights).
I highly recommend reading this, even though it may take some getting used to Meredith's prose. Many of the scenes in the novel are obvious parodies of traditional archetypes in this form of literature, which make it just absolutely hilarious at times.
I highly recommend reading this, even though it may take some getting used to Meredith's prose. Many of the scenes in the novel are obvious parodies of traditional archetypes in this form of literature, which make it just absolutely hilarious at times.
neema_sedai's review
4.0
A wild ride. Beautiful prose, noteworthy poetry, and gripping narrative. As other reviewers have stated, it is very Arabian Nights-esque, but the (2) short stories are fun and interesting (unlike many in the Arabian Nights).
I highly recommend reading this, even though it may take some getting used to Meredith's prose. Many of the scenes in the novel are obvious parodies of traditional archetypes in this form of literature, which make it just absolutely hilarious at times.
I highly recommend reading this, even though it may take some getting used to Meredith's prose. Many of the scenes in the novel are obvious parodies of traditional archetypes in this form of literature, which make it just absolutely hilarious at times.
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