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This is a very special book.
It is rare that a book gives you such a sense of gratitude for being able to read, it is a celebration of knowledge.
Great read that gets you hooked after the first page.
I didn't enjoy this very much. It was slow and pondering in sections and the middle part that goes into detail about her past trauma nearly made me stop reading it. Tempted to see what the movie is like but not a book I'll be recommending to anyone.
Half way through I almost gave up on it as it was so slow and plodding. All of the ‘twists' were so telegraphed from the start and the contrivances conjured up to stop the protagonist from finding out too early what we all knew already was maddening. However, around half way through the book became more about the characters and how they cope with such a distressing situation instead of the paper thin plot and at that point it started draw me in to the point I couldn't wait to find out how it ended. First half 2 stars, second half 4.
Great concept and execution but the best thing about this book is also the worst.
I loved how many different plot points came up throughout the huge adventures story, touching on science, religion, history and philosophy, but many of the questions raised are never actually answered. Normally I'm a stickler for tying up every plot point but it's a testament to the core plot (which does get resolved) that I actually didn't mind not finding out all the answers.
