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Location: United Kingdom

Member Since: May 29, 2012

sereq

Love and the Art of War on June 20, 2012

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher/author through the LibraryThing.com Members Giveaway program. I was asked to post an honest review (though not necessarily a favourable one). The opinions expressed are strictly my own. I admit that I requested this book because the summary was quite catchy and seemed funny. This is not my usual kind of book, I'm a hardcore heroic fantasy fan, but this book has made me set aside, however briefly, my usual irritation at midlife crisis comedy of sentiments. It balances emotional pain with lightheartedness without being sappy, which is no mean feat, and reads as a dream. There is quite a great amount of erudition in it, but wonderfully integrated in the plot and the characters are lively and sympathetic. There is humour (the kind that makes you smirk and giggle by yourself while commuting), pathos, poignant moments and even a bit of nail-biting thrill. In short, a recommended read.