I liked it! Complaints are fine, especially whey they're as well-expressed as yours. Hindu cows, bouncing boats, talking to pipes, heroin junkies, submarine sandwiches, athletic captains, writing your own orders - this one has it all!
We did know in advance about the 1943 ending, so I disagree that it was deceptive, but overall you gave a good summation. I'm still swayed by the good things I'm reading, and patiently awaiting the day I can get it, but your points are good and the way you made them was great.
Fun review, Piddyx.
Oh, and did I say WELCOME ABOARD!
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