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One of the best books I've read in ages! It was completely unfamiliar to me and came to me via recommendation from the library in it's downloadable media section. I "read" it via audiobook and found myself wanting to take the long way home just to squeeze out more story! I wish I had the print copy, as the cover glows in the dark. Recommend it to everyone! |
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Thanks for the tip. I put a hold on an audiobook at my library! |
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you might like The Storied Life of A J Fikry. |
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I enjoyed this book Definitely a little too much of a google infomercial but such a refreshing book because it was just so DIFFERENT. I recommend highly. |
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Thanks for the tip Charles K....I put a hold on an audiobook!
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Attempted the audio, and I was one of many others who listened who didn't care for it, or finish it. Truly the minority though. ETA: this didn't come out right and I not going to try to fix it. I meant, of many others I know who listened to it, I was the only one who didn't like it. Last Edited on: 12/23/14 3:19 PM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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This book was exceptional! I really, really enjoyed it!!! |
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I just found this book at a library sale I went to yesterday. not sure when I'll read it. I have a huge pile of stuff to read now. |
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I thought this was an interesting book (and I'm old!) because it has a lot of subjects not usually covered; for example, working in the Google-type culture. Some of the plot and action involves a "take-off" of an early 16th century Venetian shop of the printer Aldus Manutius (sometimes called the Father of the Paperback). A sign on his shop said: "Whoever you are, Aldus asks you again and again what it is you want from him. State your business briefly, and then immediately go away." Anything else I may say could be a spoiler so I won't say it. The Rule of Four was based on one of Aldus' books. Anyone in the NYC area - it is the 500th anniversary of his birth and the Grolier Club in Manhattan has an exhibit devoted to his works. I haven't been yet but hope to as it closes in a few weeks - yikes - thats the trouble living somewhere where there are a lot of exhibits you think you have plenty of time and suddenly its gone. Denise |
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just finished this book this morning. very enjoyable read. sort of a modern update of an old style mystery story, secret societies, secret codes, code keys. one or two red herrings. some minor opposite sex attractions but nothing too serious. A pretty large cast of characters all handled expertly. |
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I recently read both Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore and The Storied Life of AJ Fikry and enjoyed them for very different reasons. |
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This is on my list to read! I have the book and the cover really does glow in the dark, it was kind of amusing actually! It was a night lite ! hahaa |
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