One of the most intriguing books I've ever read.
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The devil, Dumas and antiquarian books - there are very few authors who could bring such disperate topics together. Thankfully, Arturo Perez-Reverte is one of them. I absolutely love the suspenseful, intelligent, sardonic way the story is told. All the characters are very interesting and complex, and none of them are really to be trusted. This is a book to be enjoyed and to re-read. Watch for the clever reference to Umberto Eco in one of the last chapters ("a certain semiotics professor from Bologna"). All in all a very entertaining, learned book.
1542225
Very intriguing, interesting book. Couldn't put it down. Have recommended it to several friends and they alll agree, one of the best books this year.
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Part mystery, part courtroom drama, but also a deeply moving exploration of the human psyche.  The book opens in the voice of what at first might seem an anti-hero teenager, but soon it becomes clear that there is much more going on beneath the surface.  The story is so enthralling, I simply couldn't put it down.  You can't help but to care deeply for the main character, and become anxious to turn each page and find out more.  Even minor characters fully come to life, creating many indelible portraits. The story never loses touch with reality, making it all the more inspiring when the main character makes a crucial decision and revelation.  If you enjoy reading at all, you will love this book!
443778
I can't wait for the sequel! This is one of the most unusual and fascinating books I've ever read.
Could not stop - read it all the way through.
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I am generally not a reader, but this book intrigued me.  I pulled it out of my mailbox this evening and could not put it down.  This is by far the most interesting, thought provoking book I have read in a very long time.  Everyone has a past that has made them who they are, it is how we handle these events  and embrace them it what shapes us. Allowing  your mind to wonder what if, opening all of your senses to become aware of the the things that surround you is magnificent.  Please be sure to get your copy read her story and open  your mind, you will not be disappointed.
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I just finished this book for the second time. This is a remarkable read. One of the best books I've ever read, and I'm a voracious reader. It will keep you guessing until the end.
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I went back and forth on buying this based on some of the reviews saying only a few sections were interesting. I just finished reading it and I've got to say it is one of the most fascinating books I've ever read. I found the science and the stories riveting, and I immediately started analyzing the habits in my own life (and plotting how to modify those of my children). I even skipped reading my book club book to read this - and it was worth sitting at my meeting with nothing to contribute, (though I did give a plug for this book).

Seriously though - the writing style is superb. It held my interest all the way through. I recommend it to anyone who really is interested in a good read and especially so those who find human behavior worth studying.
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You are constantly surprised by the plot line and the characters dwelling within.  You become non-trusting and doubtful of people and situations, but want very much to continue to the end.  I'm glad I continued.  The last half of the last chapter is something I will read over and over.  Ms Tartt has a very deep and educated mind.  You need to be careful while reading or you will miss so much insight into her philosophy of life and the world. Every page offered information on subjects I knew little about.  I've begun to delve into books showing the paintings of old masters.

This is one of the most interesting books I've read recently .  I believe the characters' true personae are deliberately underdeveloped to cause  suspense.  As uncomfortable as this book made me sometimes feel, I'm glad I bought it.
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This is my second copy of this intriguing book.  I read it when it was first published, and still have it on my mind.  What better recommendation can there be?  The premise is interesting and unusual.  More for me, is the look at daily life in second century northern Italy.  I'm very much looking forward to reading it again, even after all these years.
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This book is one of the most interesting I have ever personally read. I never expected to feel the way I did about any of the characters. It takes you into the mind of a very troubled man, who I never expected to feel so sympathetic for (though also still creeped out by the entire time). It then flips around and gives you a peek at the mind of the girl, who I never expected to dislike so much. The entire novel was incredibly thought-provoking, and certainly widened my perspective on views toward different characters. Connecting someone so disturbed to us while alienating the one who is "normal," at least in this book, was a unique experience for me and was really fascinating, in addition to being very creepy. I simply could not put this book down, and by the end it was absolutely spine-chilling. This book provided me with one of the  best reading experiences I've had to date.
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This is not typically the style or genre of book that I would pick up, but I can honestly say it is one of the most captivating storylines I have ever come across. Once I did pick it up, I couldn't put it down - I couldn't wait to find out what happened next (neither could I possibly have guessed), I loved getting to know the characters and parts were written in such a way that I felt I was standing in the middle of the scene myself. A very entertaining, thought provoking read that I would recommend to anyone - well worth getting out of your usual reading comfort zone for.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It is an intriguing story and I found it to be quite thought provoking.
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This is one of my favorites. It was so interesting that I could hardly put it down.
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I opened the book to glance through it, then stayed glued to it until I had read the whole thing. It was completely fascinating.
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Very intriguing , keeps you engaged , page after page
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Fountain is one of the most fascinating novels I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It is a sort of alternate-history/historical fiction. This unique blend works very well, and leads to a lot of interesting situations. The way in which the plot emerges against our actual history is truly one of the most intriguing concepts I have explored in a long time. The book is exciting, well-written, and happily unique. I highly recommend it to just about anyone, but it will be especially rewarding for those with a historical background.
3062078
Completely thrilling, intriguing and captivating.

This book may very well be one of the most frightening books I've read. It is fiction yes, but drawing out real possibilities for the future (or the lack of one) of our human race. The message may be bleak, just the same it could serve as a warning, and one that should be heard by all.

I do not consider this book as a light read. The subject matter is very deep and serious. Although a fiction novel, Age Warfare is a textual of what the world may be like in forty years. Juan Carlos Cant deals with the breakdown of our ecosystem, the worlds financial stability, and a social collapse.

The characters are introduced, showing age and generation, along with the concerns for that group. The only thing the characters have in common is the situation of the world in which they reside together. A severe division exists between generations, and in a sense creating a segregation based on terms entirely different over race, creed, and religion.

From first reading the description for Age Warfare, I knew this was a must read. While the subject matter is dark and disheartening, the author has developed a wonderful novel with great detail. Foot notes are provided and the author ingeniously writes a compelling theory with creative language and labeling.

I loved this book. I hate the thought this might be true.