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ThorGoLucky
Snuggle Wolf
USA
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 Posted - 05/25/2012 : 06:50:38
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This was my first Hitchens book that I completed reading. I had delighted in reading his many articles over the years, as I like his sense of humor. This book was more serious so not as much of his humor bubbled up, and that's excusable given the dark content. There are many exquisite passages, and the final chapter had the feel of a crescendo in an orchestral piece and with a satisfying ending. Recommended.
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
 Posted - 05/25/2012 : 08:01:00 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by ThorGoLucky
This was my first Hitchens book that I completed reading. I had delighted in reading his many articles over the years, as I like his sense of humor. This book was more serious so not as much of his humor bubbled up, and that's excusable given the dark content. There are many exquisite passages, and the final chapter had the feel of a crescendo in an orchestral piece and with a satisfying ending. Recommended.
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Most excellent book, indeed. I just got my autographed copy back from a Swiss friend here, just before he left the Philippines forever for his native land. Going to read it again, now. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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H. Humbert
SFN Die Hard
USA
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Posted - 05/29/2012 : 12:11:29 [Permalink]
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| I got this for Christmas and still haven't got around to reading it yet. I'm looking forward to it, though. |
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"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool." --Richard P. Feynman
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God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens
