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Two things I’ve heard most often about this book are, first, that it’s an exceedingly stuffy and difficult read, and second, that it’s just too dang long. I’m not very far into it, but aside from one daunting-looking footnote, I don’t really see where the claims about the difficulty of the prose are coming from. It’s just the right amount of description, and usually very witty too. I’ve had a few people tell me this is one of their favorite books, but they rarely recommend it due to the length. I feel the opposite, honestly: a book like this should be recommended more often, ‘cause a rec from a friend could go a long way in demystifying it for people who are scared of its page count. Might help them find their next favorite. Also Childermass is my friend. :—)
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