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The Fifty Year Sword by Mark Z. Danielewski

weeedoodle's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

in_libris_speramus's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

angus_mckeogh's review against another edition

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2.0

Uh...ok...but still waiting on something to challenge House of Leaves.

tinfy's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious

4.5

ir_sharp2's review against another edition

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2.0

To be honest, I didn't follow a lick of this book. My eyes moved over words, I got a couple mental movie clips, and I glossed over everything else. Somebody dies at the end, though. :-P

nixxa's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Strange and weird but somehow interesting. 

mwatermaneotw's review against another edition

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5.0

Not much to add--one can probably piece together quickly via the reviews below whether this book is 'for them' or not. My main, overarching thought is that this should be read as much as a meditation as a linear story. If you start it...make sure you have the quietude and the time to finish it in one sitting.

kimzc's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

megtall's review against another edition

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5.0

AMAZING. Simply amazing.

terroreesa's review against another edition

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2.0

well that was quick.
the art is lovely.
the story is boring.