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Summary: Awful, awful book by my favorite author
Review: Let me make this abundantly clear: George R. R. Martin is bar none my absolute favorite author. Yes, the "Song of Ice and Fire" series is magnificent, but then so are most of his short stories from the 70's and 80's that most folks don't know about. Almost everything he writes works, and works well. But then in 1982 this turkey flowed from his typewriter, and being the huge GRRM fan that I am, I had to pick it up...and I had to force myself to finish it.This is not Martin at top form. The story is less than gripping, and the characters are, for the most part, vastly uninteresting, especially our "rebel without a cause" protagonist. Martin sounds like a prattling fanboy seeking camaraderie, spouting off an unending list of hallowed rock names seemingly to let us know just how cool classic rock is and how we should show our respect. Whole chapters are devoted to pointless dream sequences that do nothing to advance the already thin plot, and the dialogue is laughably novice. How did Martin fall so far from his untouchable greatness?? We'll never know. Thankfully he hasn't hit this low since, and let's pray he never does. Read it only if your curiosity cannot be quenched otherwise.
Rating: 
Summary: fabulous!!!
Review: The main complaint I have with this book is the 'soundtarck' of songs doesn't play as you read it. I know the author has some copies of the limited edition of THE RAG for sale. Bantam has considered reprinting, but perhaps not until late 99 or early 2000.
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Summary: Legendary 60¿s band reunites, mayhem, murder and music ensue
Review: The main complaint I have with this book is the 'soundtarck' of songs doesn't play as you read it. I know the author has some copies of the limited edition of THE RAG for sale. Bantam has considered reprinting, but perhaps not until late 99 or early 2000.
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