Under a Greek Sun by Mandy Baggot (Review #51)

Under a Greek Sun by Mandy Baggot

Blurb

Her job as a counsellor has been as taxing as it has been rewarding, and she can’t wait for some downtime on the Greek island of Corfu with best-friend, Gabby. But between Eve’s brother, Ben, unexpectedly joining and Gabby’s job at the animal rescue centre keeping her busy, Eve might have to start mucking in…

When Gianni arrives in the village of Episkepsi, it’s like a model has stepped straight off the pages of Vogue Italia… with an uptight personality to match. He may be super-sexy but there are obvious chips on those broad shoulders.

As Eve and Gianni get to know each other and both start to lean into the Greek customs and avrio mentality, an initial attraction starts to turn into something more. But with so much family drama in both their lives, neither of them were looking for a holiday romance…

Review

This is my first book by Mandy Baggot and will definitely not be my last. I read this book whilst on the island of sunny Kos and think this really helped set the atmosphere.

As with a lot of these type of books, some of the scenes and characters verge on the ridiculous but as I was reading this book on a relaxing holiday with plenty of cocktails I was happy to accept the ridiculous. I also thoroughly enjoyed Baggot’s beautiful descriptions of sunny Corfu. It really made me feel like I was there in Corfu but thankfully not experiencing the mosquitos!

Eve is the main character of this book and I will be honest at times I thought she was great and at times she drove me crazy. I understood that she had trauma in her life and struggled to trust but sometimes her reactions especially the main one to Gianni just made no sense. Eve really needs to get her life back on track but the past and worrying for others has held her back. During this book you slowly start to see her mindset change and her realisation she needs to move forward with her life take place.

Gianni is the other main character in this book and he also has his troubles. His troubles have only just recently hit him and they have turned his life upside down. He now finds himself in Corfu trying to find out the answers he desperately seeks.

My all time favourite parts of this book are the scenes in the animal shelter. The animals in this book all have interesting characters and they are all loved and well cared for by Gabby. Seeing Gabby’s relationship and love for the animals was a lovely bonus in the book and a nice break from the romantic scenes.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and it made a lovely read during my holiday. I give this book 4 out of 5 Dragons.

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About the author

Mandy Baggot is an international bestselling and award-winning romance writer represented by Tanera Simons of The Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency.

Mandy is best-known for her laugh-out-loud romantic comedies featuring strong heroines, gorgeous heroes and always that happy-ever-after!

The winner of the Innovation in Romantic Fiction award at the UK’s Festival of Romance, her novel, One Wish in Manhattan, was also shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award in 2016. Mandy’s books have so far been translated into Bulgarian, Czech, German, Hungarian and Italian.

Mandy loves the Greek island of Corfu, wine, cheese, Netflix, country music and handbags. Also a singer, she has taken part in ITV1’s Who Dares Sings and The X-Factor. Most recently, Mandy took part in BBC1’s Ready Steady Cook with Greek celebrity chef, Akis Petretzikis.

Mandy is a member of the Society of Authors and lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK with her husband and two children.

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Sudeley Castle: Royalty, Romance and Renaissance by James Parry and Lady Elizabeth Ashcombe (Review #49)

Sudeley Castle: Royalty, Romance and Renaissance by James Parry and Lady Elizabeth Ashcombe

Blurb

Set in the beautiful Gloucestershire Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle exemplifies popular perceptions of the romantic English country house. The final resting place of King Henry VIII’s last wife, Katherine Parr, it is partly castellated and its centuries-old ruins are festooned with roses. This book, the first comprehensive publication about this remarkable castle, traces over 1,000 years of illustrious history from the time of King Aethelred the Unready through the castle’s Tudor heyday and its subsequent decline and fall, before its dramatic rescue during the second half of the 19th century by the Dent-Brocklehurst family, whose descendants still live there. Sudeley’s architectural heritage, art and gardens are all described and illustrated by historical material as well as stunning new photography.

Review

I went to visit Sudeley Castle during half term and absolutely loved it so I was very pleased to see they had a new book out.

The book is mainly the history of the castle right from before it was a castle to present day and it is interspersed with memories from Lady Ashcombe. The castle has a fascinating history and I love the Tudor connections. I also love how the book doesn’t hide the more grizzly history of the castle. The castle’s story during the Civil War is rather brutal.

The memories Lady Ashcombe shares are wonderful and really give an insight into the castle as a family home as well as a tourist attraction. I particularly like the stories of the pranks that Lady Ashcombe’s children pulled on the visitors when they were young.

The book isn’t long at only 160 pages and contains some wonderful pictures of the castle, maps from history and treasures from inside the castle as well as images of the people who have lived in the castle. It is a perfect coffee table book.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The history chosen to feature in the book is well thought out and well written and is perfectly paired with the relevant photos. I will definitely be revisiting this book as well as the castle. I give this book 5 out of 5 Dragons.

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About the authors

James Parry

James Parry is a Norfolk-based writer and consultant. After training as a conservation officer with English Heritage, he joined the British Council, working in East Africa and the Middle East before returning to the UK to study for a Masters in Architecture. He was then appointed by the National Trust as its academic editor, and was responsible for developing a specialist art and architecture publishing programme. He now writes on art, heritage, natural history and conservation for a wide range of publications and takes a particular interest in the Islamic world.

Lady Elizabeth Ashcombe

Living in Sudeley Castle for over 50 years, making her the longest residing Chatelaine to date, Lady Ashcombe is responsible for opening Sudeley to the public in 1970 and continuing to ensure its success and intrigue to this day. Lady Ashcombe and her family are committed to the continued preservation of the castle, its treasures and the ongoing restoration and regeneration of the gardens, for future generations of visitors to enjoy.

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Cats in Medieval Manuscripts by Kathleen Walker-Meikle (Review #48)

Cats in Medieval Manuscripts by Kathleen Walker-Meikle

Blurb

Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil, and as magical creatures. Featuring an array of fascinating illustrations from the British Library’s rich medieval collection, Cats in Medieval Manuscripts includes anecdotes about cats—both real and imaginary—to provide a fascinating picture of the life of the cat and its relationship with humans during the Medieval period. A great gift for all cat-lovers.

Review

I have been after this book for so long ever since I read Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts a few years ago. However, I couldn’t seem to get a copy but my wonderful husband managed to find me a copy for my birthday.

Just like the dog version of this book I was not disappointed. Each two page spread in the book contains beautiful examples and fascinating facts. I couldn’t believe some of the facts about cats living or trying to survive in medieval times. Cats in Medieval times were not safe and life was definitely not easy for them unless they found a loving home and were kept safe.

I loved the variety of images in this book and the fact that you can just dip in and out of this book and not have to read it from cover to cover. You aren’t bombarded with information and the information you do get is told simply and succinctly.

This little book is a perfect gift for cat lovers and will also look fab on your coffee table. I give this book a big 5 out of 5 Dragons.

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About the author

Kathleen Walker-Meikle completed her PhD at University College, London on late-medieval pet keeping. She researches and writes on medieval and early modern animals and medicine.

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The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Review #46)

The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Blurb

They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis—neighbours call her the Witch of Oldhouse—and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip.

When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him.

But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina—and himself—that threatens to end their courtship before it truly begins. The Beautiful Ones is a charming tale of love and betrayal, and the struggle between conformity and passion, set in a world where scandal is a razor-sharp weapon.

Review

This book is easily my favourite read of the year so far. I could not put it down and loved every page. It just made me so happy!

This is my second Silvia Moreno-Garcia novel and it won’t be my last. The book is so beautifully written. This character driven historical romantic drama also has a telekinetic twist. It really had quite a Jane Austen feel for me which is probably another reason for my love of the book.

Nina is an unusual girl who loves beetles and insects and not the usual things that a high society girl of her age is considered. She also has something else which hampers her progress in the Grand Season and that is her telekinetic abilities. These abilities have led her to gain the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse by people in her local village and it is not a nice nickname. Nina is spending the season with her cousin and his wife and things are not going well. However, things begin to change when Nina meets Hector. Hector is like Nina and has powerful telekinetic abilities but he has spent his life showing them off whilst performing on stage whilst poor Nina has been trying to hide her abilities.

This book is full of old world traditions and opinions and these are most prominent in Valerie. I really didn’t like Valerie, she is cold and calculating and loves nobody but herself. She lives to make people suffer and because she is from an old family of a good name she believes she has the right to get her own way no matter what the consequences.

This book is atmospheric, entertaining and very engaging. It is packed full of glamour, love, expectations, hypocrisy of society and gender inequality. The book is beautifully written and has such fantastic characters that I really didn’t want to leave behind. I loved this book and give it 5 out of 5 Dragons.

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About the author

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of several novels, including Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow and The Daughter of Doctor Moreau. She has also edited a number of anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award-winning She Walks in Shadows (a.k.a. Cthulhu’s Daughters). Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination.

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Goodby Mr Chips by James Hilton (Review #45)

Goodbye Mr Chips by James Hilton

Blurb

Mr Chipping, known fondly to his students as Mr Chips, is the beloved Latin master at a quiet boy’s school. For forty-three years he acts as the heart and the soul of his institution, proving that dedication, love and good sense of humour can make all the difference to generations of children.

The classic story of a quiet, unassuming man and the many lives he touches, Goodbye Mr Chips has sold over two million copies and has never been out of print.

Review

Oh what a beautiful little book!

I picked up this book whilst in Cheltenham and thought this will be a nice quick read. My husband has seen the film but I’ve never seen it so had no idea what the story would be like. Thankfully, I was not disappointed.

I could have easily read this book in one sitting but because of work and sleep I read it over two days. The story is focused on Mr Chipping, who is affectionately known as Mr Chips. Mr Chips is the Latin master at an all boys school but becomes so much more than just a teacher to everyone at the school.

This little book is all about a very quiet man who doesn’t seem to make a big impression on the world but who in his own small way touches so many lives in a big way. Mr Chips is a man that so many people treasure and remember and so many still want to meet.

This beautiful book made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me ponder and so much more. For such a small book it certainly packs a punch and I must admit I would have loved it to be longer and sometimes more detailed. I would have loved to have learned more about certain times in Mr Chips’ life but sadly it was not to be and I was left to imagine instead.

I loved this book and will happily read it again and again. It gives you a perfect little snippet of England between the World Wars and the time before WWI. I happily give this book 5 out of 5 Dragons.

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About the author

James Hilton (1900–1954) was a bestselling English novelist and Academy Award–winning screenwriter. After attending Cambridge University, Hilton worked as a journalist until the success of his novels Lost Horizon (1933) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1934) launched his career as a celebrated author. Hilton’s writing is known for its depiction of English life between the two world wars, its celebration of English character, and its honest portrayal of life in the early twentieth century.

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A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett (Review #43)

A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett

Blurb

Twenty early short stories by one of the world’s best loved authors, each accompanied by exquisite original woodcut illustrations.

These are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. Whilst none are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination.

Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and go on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork…

Review

I was so excited to read this book and it went immediately to the top of my TBR pile when it arrived. I couldn’t wait to read the words of one of my all time favourite authors again and I was not disappointed.

In all honesty I could have happily read this book in one sitting but sadly these things called work and tiredness rather got in the way. However, it didn’t take me too long to fly through the book and it made a lovely distraction from work.

I know these stories are some of Pratchett’s early work which was written under a pseudonym but as soon as I started reading them I recognised Pratchett’s voice and excellent sense of humour. Each story was excellently written and had me laughing out loud.

The Christmas themed stories had me longing for snow and Christmassy scenes. In fact I might reread the Christmas stories closer to Christmas to get me into the spirit of Christmas. My particular favourites of the Christmas stories were ‘A Partridge in a Post Box’ and ‘How Good King Wenceslas Went Pop for the DJ’s Feast of Stephen’. I loved how Pratchett had used the popular Christmas Carol as part of the story. I found myself trying to sing the story to the words. ‘How Scrooge Saw the Spectral Light (Ho! Ho! Ho!) And Went Happily Back to Humbug’ I also found incredibly clever and a really interesting take on the traditional Christmas story from Dickens because what exactly did happen all those years later once the spirits had left Scrooge alone?

I enjoyed so many of the stories in this book and definitely didn’t find a story that I didn’t like. I loved seeing the beginnings of the Discworld series and Pratchett’s characters and writing style take shape. What I also found fascinating was the story of how this book came about. If it wasn’t for the patience and perseverance of Pat and Jan Harkin we might never have had this wonderful book of short stories.

This book was a joy to read and one I will happily dip into again and again. I give this book 5 out 5 Dragons and it has to be one of my favourite reads for 2023.

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About the author

Sir Terence David John Pratchett OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. He is best known for his Discworld series of 41 novels.

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The Ice Dragon by George R. R. Martin (Review #36)

The Ice Dragon by George R. R. Martin

Blurb

From ancient times the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember. The ice dragon had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara’s home. And only a winter child – and the ice dragon who loved her – could save her world from utter destruction.

Review

I bought this little book last week and I thought it would be a nice quick read before I start another longer book.

This little story really reminded me of the Grimm’s fairytales, it just had the feel of a fairytale about it. The illustrations also helped build the fairytale atmosphere. The story is based around the little girl Adara. Adara loves winter, she is a winter child born in the worst freeze ever remembered and because of this the Ice Dragon becomes a part of her childhood.

Adara is a child who nobody understands. She barely smiles and hardly ever shows emotion, she lives for winter where she builds her snow castles and sees her Ice Dragon. The other thing that she loves though is her family and she would do anything for them just as the Ice Dragon will do anything for her.

This is a children’s story with beautiful illustrations but I think it is perfect for adults to read as well. This is a lovely little story that I read in one sitting but I will be honest I didn’t like the ending but without that ending it would lose the fairytale element. I give this book 3 out of 5 Dragons.

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George Raymond Richard Martin (1948) is an American novelist, screenwriter, television producer and short story writer.

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111 Places in Bath That You Shouldn’t Miss by Justin Postlethwaite (Review #33)

111 Places in Bath That You Shouldn’t Miss by Justin Postlethwaite

Blurb

The magnificent historic city of Bath – home to sweeping crescents in honeyed stone, restorative thermal waters, and beautiful boutiques – is no stranger to those who seek to explore its manifold charms. Most are only intrigued by the the Roman Baths, the Pulteney Bridge, the Royal Crescent, the Circus. But for the more inquisitive there are countless hidden gems to discover. Pick up this book and explore Bath’s best-kept secrets – stories, locations, and unique personalities from the past and present, who have been neglected by the conventional tourist routes.

In these pages you’ll take a bespoke detour off the well-beaten path to unearth unexpected from secret statues and characterful pubs to artists’ studios and Georgian ballrooms, from memorials paying homage to lesser-known figures who left their indelible mark on the city to treats for foodies and fashionistas.

Make your own gin, weave a scarf, tell the time with a stylish personal sundial, play ‘shove ha’penny’, bind your own book – or head beyond the city fringes, just a short hop by bike, punt, barge, or steam train, for a fresh perspective on this picture-perfect metropolis. The possibilities are endless. Whether you’re a first-timer, a frequent visitor or a native who has ‘seen it all’, here are 111 things you never thought you’d see in Bath.

Review

If you have been following me for a while you will know that I love Bath and that I go most years. Last year I was lucky enough to go twice and I loved every minute. We have a trip planned there this year so I thought it was time I read this book to see if there are any new places we might like to visit.

My sister in law gave me this book for a birthday present a few years ago but like a lot of my books it has sat on one of my many TBR piles. Last week I was going through one of these many piles and found it and thought it was high time I read it.

The first thing I really liked about this book was the set up. Each place is spread across two pages; the description and details on the left hand page and a well chosen picture and brief description on how to get there and a tip on the right page. I also quite liked how a lot of the tips featured a nearby pub that you could enjoy a good pint and spot of lunch in.

I really liked Postlewhaite’s writing style and found the information he gave really interesting. Places that I have visited or walked past or through many times I learned things I didn’t know about from this book. There were extra nuggets of history facts that I had never come across and interesting facts like the acoustics at The Circus.

This book is quite a few years old now and was published pre covid so a few places especially the restaurants and pubs have either changed names or perhaps even closed but the facts given about the history of the premises were still really interesting. I really enjoyed this book and I have made a list of new places I would like to visit and I will be looking at the familiar sites with new eyes now I know new things about them and what to look out for. I give this book 4 out of 5 Dragons.

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About the author

A travel writer and editor for the last 16 years, author Justin Postlethwaite usually writes about the food and culture of France. However, having lived in Bath for even longer, he was thrilled to look a little closer to home for this book. The opportunity to delve deeper into the stories, characters and sites in his adopted hometown meant witnessing and exploring this beautiful city with fresh affection.

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The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Review #32)

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

Blurb

This short novel, already a modern classic, is the superbly told, tragic story of a Cuban fisherman in the Gulf Stream and the giant Marlin he kills and loses—specifically referred to in the citation accompanying the author’s Nobel Prize for literature in 1954.

Review

This book had been on my TBR for a very long time but I had never actually owned a copy. A few months ago whilst book shopping I saw a copy and bought it and last month I read it.

I read this book in one sitting because once I started I was enthralled with Hemingway’s writing style. Usually I struggle with short books because I always find myself wanting more but this wasn’t the case with this book. It is a simple story set in Cuba about an elderly fisherman called Santiago. Santiago has nobody left in his life but there is a young boy Manolin who takes care of the old man. There is a bond between the young boy and the old man because Santiago taught the boy to fish and the boy used to go fishing with him but not anymore.

Santiago has fallen on hard times and has not caught any fish for many days. Because of this he decides to head further out to sea than he usually does and with this begins the fight for his life. This beautifully written book focuses on the old man’s struggle, his determination to catch and bring in the fish of his dreams. His struggle at times is almost meditative. We know all his thought processes and his emotions.

We learn so much in this book, we learn that age teaches us a great deal but with each day we lose more and gain less. We see the old man raging against his age, fighting against nature, time and of course a fish. I give this book 5 out of 5 Dragons and can’t wait to read more of Hemingway’s books.

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Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short story writer and journalist. His economical and understated style – which included his iceberg theory – had a strong influence on 20th century fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and public image brought him admiration from later generations.

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The Young by Nicholas John Powter (Review #30)

The Young by Nicholas John Powter

Blurb

A father and his son home has been attacked by a mysterious man, an omen a sinister presence has come about the lands of “The Deluge”, the great sun gods know as the Phrazon mur guide and protect the inhabitants who are awake during the day while the evil creatures and man alike come to fruition during the night. For that where the great evil moon gods come up out of hiding. A Religious cult known as the “Spawn” and their most prestigious leader Roland seek to extract the power of the moon gods and destroy the sun gods and plummet the world into but darkness and sorrow. Out two unlikely protagonist must go on a journey to stop them and free their lands from both the gods and the cults grasp. As somewhat reluctant they may be, they will set out on a task of many dangers and one most foreign to them. A journey of family, love loss violence and devastation, divinity and faith.

Review

Firstly, I would like to say a massive thank you to Nicholas John Powter for sending me a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is an ambitious work of fantasy especially as it is all squeezed into just under 130 pages and could have the makings of an epic fantasy. However, for me the book just felt lacking and in places rather off.

Sven, a former warrior of Telfmare, drags his young son Fren from their home in The Deluge to embark on a quest to save a friend’s wife who’s been abducted and taken deep into the forests. However, the story soon moves along and Sven finds himself taking Fren to try and find Sven’s estranged elder son, Dason. This all leads to Sven having to defeat enemies on all fronts. Sven spends a lot of time talking about peace but he finds no qualms in grabbing his sword and killing everything in sight.

As any fantasy reader knows the key to a good fantasy novel is excellent world building, Tolkien taught us that. The world should have developed setting, social customs, history, lore and religion. The Young has some wild woods and a windy mountain and some weird and wonderful animals and an olde worlde feeling but there are also references to elements that just don’t feel right to me. References to mail boxes, mansions and silk tablecloths just stuck out from the story. Powter also uses some odd language within the book which sticks out from the rest, to suddenly have “dad” used and “Hey” just felt very out of place for the storyline and setting.

The dialogue between Sven and Fren leaves much to be desired as well. The dialogue is stilted, with the characters appearing to talk at one another rather than to one another. It was like they needed to get a huge amount of detail out for the reader but didn’t feel natural. The book had abrupt shifts in points of view mid-paragraph, sentences containing grammatical and typographical errors and awkward sentence structuring which made the text at times hard to read.

I thought this book had great potential and was really excited to read it but sadly there were just too many points I did not get along with. Overall, I give this book 2 out of 5 Dragons.

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