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Got this book thinking it would be a good old-fashioned detective novel from that era (like the other two Matsumoto translations that Penguin previously published). So far seems more like a thriller...and a conspiracy-centered narrative. Also not too fond of the church theme, to be honest. It's a thick book oo, not sure if I'd persevere or just abandon it. The French flap edition itself is beautiful, though.

This one really drags.

Quite on the fantasy side. I should have known I wouldn't like it. I read a book by Neil Gaiman last year and did not enjoy it. Some of the writers come off "sounding" the same. They put too many commentaries on their narratives, with hints of cheekiness. Is this a trend right now? :'( *maybe I'm behind my times, but I don't appreciate it.