![]() ![]() Through the entirety of this story, not only can I solidly grasp the characters-their relationships, emotions, behaviors, surroundings-but there are quite a few passages that I find impressionable. That said, I’m impressed by what Bacigalupi’s writing manages to accomplish in such short length. Truthfully, I did not expect much from a book only 95 pages long. In other words: do I honestly think this is a good book, or am I on a high because my previous read left me flirting with the idea of breaking its spine?)Īnd then I read it a third time, at which point I decided, “Yes. ![]() Ergo: If I go on a date with a man whose bad behavior tops Charlie Sheen (i.e., the disappointing novel), I just might mistake my next date for Ewan McGregor (because no one can break my McGregor love) when he’s really just another, though not-as-bad, Sheen (i.e., The Alchemist). (Although I assert indifference, I secretly harbor waves of emotion that occasionally reach the surface. I was charmed by the contrast in plot, characters, and writing style-so much so that I might suggest you consider the influence this has over my four-star rating. The fact that I took to reading this book within minutes after finishing a novel that left me disappointed, Bacigalupi’s The Alchemist unexpectedly lifted my mood. Despite mentally bludgeoning my brain with punches, I couldn’t help it. In all my reading, I do my best not to compare books unless they are written by the same author. ![]()
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