This is like the OK Computer of books. Even though not everyone likes it, it's kind of THE book. Like, one of those things where there are plenty of people who are just fine with it, but even then, it seems to be universally agreed to be one of the greatest of all time. And while I just decently liked OK Computer, this I REALLY like. Such a weird one- absolutely heartbreaking, beautiful, and also darkly funny in a strange way. Love how this guy writes. I definitely owe it to myself to read more of his work. I love all the repeated themes and items in the story- the book opens with someone eating a Three Musketeers candy bar. If that's not genius, I don't know what is. And also yes Valencia eats one in the middle of the story too. spoiler: click to read This book is utterly brilliant, this book will kind of make you dead inside. So it goes.
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