Rebecca H. (Rebemdee) reviewed on 7/2/2005

This is a great collection of stories. I agree with many of the reviewers on Amazon that the first three stories, set in and after Vietnam, make the book. One could read these three stories and consider the book worth the time investment. The rest of the book is well written and memorable, delving into relationships, boxing, and Schopenhauer. Epilepsy figures into many of the stories, perhaps a reflection of "altered consciousness," a theme presented many times, induced by epilepsy, sex, drugs, knock outs, or death. Overall a great read. I liked it enough to buy another copy to share.

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