Original, intriguing, beautiful characters, but strangely unengaging.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Muriel Spark
6/10
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A jumble of sci-fi, ordinary lives, historical pastiche, mystery, and experimental stuff.
It mostly feels like a series of (48) drafts, simplistic and unedited.
A few brilliant exceptions, a few really bad stories, but overall dull and forgettable.
The Museum of Forgotten Toys,
Gavin Boyter
6/10
Engrossing book, great characters, thought-provoking, thoroughly enjoyable.
There are a few stereotypes, and it is a bit dated, but still great.
The Constant Gardener, John le Carre'
8/10
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