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" This is one of those books that comes together towards the end. It's engaging from the beginning, but when you finish it, you realize all the complexities and how they all amazingly worked together. This book wouldn't be one that I would read again, but I feel like it deserves a 4-4 1/2 star rating! "
- Danielle, 2/20/2014
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" A man who thinks he is Chritopher Columbus, a psychiatric nurse with a poor history with men, and an Interpol agent with a broken past. These are the main characters of this modern day mystery. Who is this man claiming to be Columbus? What happened to him? The mystery unfurls in stories and flashbacks. I was kept guessing but slowly started to make connections. The story moves along at a steady pace; I did not find myself bored. Overall, a very good novel. "
- Sharleen, 2/7/2014
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" I got to about page 100 today and decided I didn't have time for this. The plot maybe was slightly intriguing, but I felt like I was reading a Harlequin romance, with this underlying cheap sexual tension that I really couldn't take, especially when the book was supposed to be about Christopher Columbus ... There are so many books I want to read, and even if I kind of want to know how the story ends, I guess I will find out through some review with spoilers. "
- Elena, 2/3/2014
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" This is not an easy book to get started since the book jumps around with ideas so it took a while to get into it. Definitely not a book that you could put down and pick up. I think it would be easier to do large chunks of reading all at once! The ending was definitely a twist but I liked it! "
- Athornton, 1/17/2014
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" I will never get the week I spent with this book back! A dreadfully dull book of not-particularly-likable characters cloaked in lovely writing. "
- Angela, 12/20/2013
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" intriguing and ultimately a satisfying read "
- Martin, 12/9/2013
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" This is a novel about a man in an asylum in modern day Spain who believes he is Christopher Columbus. Is he, or isn't he...you'll have to read the book to find out.Recommended. "
- Bill, 11/23/2013
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" A very odd book - almost considered giving up partway through. This is one of those books where it all comes together and the end, and I'm glad I perservered as the ending was well done. "
- Pamk, 11/7/2013
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" Wow! I loved the delusional thinking, sensuality and intelligence of this story. Unfortunately, treatment facilities with such "freedom" are also a fantasy. A great read! "
- Judy, 9/29/2013
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" A divine workof literature. An amazing, confusing,revealing novel that as you're reading it you're thinking: "i can't wait to read this again!!" the history mixed with psychology is in perfect balance. Highly recommended! "
- Miriam, 3/27/2013
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" Possibly one of the worst books I have ever read - the things you do for book club! "
- Laura, 3/2/2013
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" Wonderful, engaging, and heart wrenching. A must read. "
- Bethj, 9/18/2012
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" Interesting, compelling story about a guy who is crazy and thinks he is Columbus. Overall, I liked it, but I had a few problems with it too. "
- Suey, 6/15/2012
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" I didn't get to finish it because I had to bring it back to the library. It was ok- interesting but a slow read. "
- Michal, 6/7/2012
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" Very sad with funny moments. We do amazing things to protect ourselves. "
- Katherine, 3/11/2012
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" The book is 324 pages long. At page 108 I closed and it put in the garage in the "donation" box. It was confusing to read and didn't take me anywhere. "
- Shirley, 3/11/2012
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" THIS BOOK FRUSTRATES ME BECAUSE IT HAS SOOOOO MUCH POTENTIAL BUT IT'S BEEN POORLY WRITTEN AND POORLY PLANNED OUT!!!!! "
- Sarah, 6/14/2011
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" Very interesting. I really liked it because it was a bit quirky. Sad too. "
- Claire, 3/28/2011
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" Saving my review for our dinner/meeting next weekend!
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- Kokeshi, 3/24/2011
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" I know I'll have to read this one more than once or twice to fully appreciate it. Beautiful writing. Well drawn, engaging characters. A fine plot. Love. Loss. Questions of sanity. This is a wonderful read.
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- L, 2/16/2011
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" I absolutely loved this book... amazing descriptions and a completely compelling story. Utterly intriguing and beautiful. Read it!
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- Emma, 2/7/2011
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" this book was slow to start off with but got better as the storyline continued, felt however the emile character could be explored more, but on the whole enjoyed the read and the surreal storylines and felt the ending was very good
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- Stephen, 1/19/2011
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" Enjoying this so far... not sure where it is going but I am hooked.Thank G I finished this one. Boy did it drag and drag. Not a bad book just took a lot to push through it.
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- Sharida, 1/11/2011
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" Any words I will use will do this book a great injustice. Find it and read it.
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- Dotan, 1/7/2011
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" I really enjoyed this book but found the ending a bit disappointing. The buildup is fantastic, with bits of the "true" story coming through on every page. Worth reading for sure, but brace yourself for a letdown.
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- Carol, 12/27/2010
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" What an interesting premise. A guy retreats into his area of expertise to stave off reality. I enjoyed this book.
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- Elizabeth, 12/20/2010
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" Enjoyed this. Very unusual....bit of a weak ending though.
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- Erssie, 11/14/2010
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" The last twenty pages of this totally made the book.
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- Rebecca, 10/27/2010
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