S. by J.J. Abrams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So it took a long time (1 year!) but I finished. Some of that length was due to it being dead tree edition (DTE), but most of it was due to the complexity of the story. Many times I went back, reread parts, reviewed the inserts, browsed internet forums, etc. I think this is definitely a book you need to read more than once to catch all the nuances.
I was surprised that the story “Ship of Theseus” was as interesting as the story in the margins. Many times I would focus on that story and get through many chapters before going back to read the margins, notes and inserts. I expected it to be secondary to the Jen/Eric story but there are actually two complete, well written narratives here.
Regardless of the extra time a DTE book cost me i think that is how this book is meant to be enjoyed. The different pens of the margin notes, the different materials, shapes and sizes of the inserts – something would be lost if you could not hold these things in your hands and feel them. If there is any reason left to get a DTE book – this is it.
I recommend this book but I do think its for advanced readers. Casual readers may lose interest and readers who do not want to do additional research or discuss the hidden theories, philosophies, or intentions may become frustrated. But if you like books with a lot of depth, this is the title for you.
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