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Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

4/17/2013

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I wasn’t sure what to expect when I chose this book.  I saw that it had won some awards and was on the short list for others, so I figured I would read it.  I spent much of the book confused, most of it in a good way.  The concept is great.  But trying to put it concisely is difficult.  It’s a bit dystopian, contemporary, science fiction, mystery, conspiracy theory, and paranormal all rolled into one.  Sloan does it in a way that’s not in your face or over the top and how he is able to combine all these elements and not have a book that is jumbled and that actually make sense is beyond me.  That’s talent, IMO. 

I am not going to go into any of the plot because if I even try to explain it, I’ll not only confuse you greatly, but I will surely give something away.  I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story that doesn’t take itself too seriously. 

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