Inga E. Calvin

fantastic in all senses of the word!

Revisado: 05-22-15

1. start with plucky heroine from slums of South Africa
2. add cast of eccentrics
3. add one nuclear bomb, Chinese forgers, a drunken engineer & a non-existent Swede
4. result? hours & hours of absurdity, an amazing plot & a great translation -- loved it

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audible poetry

Revisado: 05-19-08

When holding the book in my hands, I found the long sections of history and myth woven into poetry interesting in what they revealed about the characters and the author. Strangely, many of these same sections became tedious when translated to the oral format. Perhaps I had jumped ahead or not paid full attention when reading? But when listening there is no effective way of moving the story forward without possibly missing the plot narrative. "Get on with it already!" I cried several times. A warning, the theoretical polemics of post-modern "social scientists" may seem impenetrable to those not embroiled in the verbiage of modern academia; those involved in these fields may see themselves parodied with ironic accuracy. It is words and, as stated by the author, "lists of words that arranged themselves into poems" that form the beauty of this book that ultimately leaves the romantic in tears.

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Fantastic fantasy

Revisado: 04-15-08

A tale exploring the various shades of love and betrayal, Bianca Amato's rich voice evokes images and, eventually, tears. The story can be savored by children and adults alike.

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