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Charles Prose Ellis

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-Five stars: this book moved me to the point that I have undertaken a study of it and feel new joy and wonder each time I pick it up to read again.

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-Three stars: a perfectly fine story that I enjoyed for what it was.

-Two stars: I wanted to like this more than I did. Won't re-read.

-One star: I feel personally insulted by the author through the content of the story (so far if it's that bad/problematic I just don't star or review it at all). ...more

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