Pros & Cons
Pros
Both books have this alienation of the individual from society at their center. But it's the way it's written that made me want to read thoroughly, not to miss a thing. This book is exactly applicable to today's environment in the most vivid detail.
Cons
Description states a signed first edition from 1987, and instead i received an unsigned fifth printing from 1988. Very disappointed with the seller “viewsfromorlando.
Highlights
Quality
Although i buy many ebooks a paper printing will outlast the kindle technology or possible destruction of the gadget along with the books
Competitiveness
Great novel appliy it to today’s world
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My order was a 1st edition of a used book
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am more than half way through and feel that i know them personally but dont really like any of them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I will definitely finish the book
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is interesting to note that the historical event named “bonfire of the vanities” florence italy related to the burning of objects judged by the established order as occasions of sin
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The focus of this destruction was ostensibly on objects that might tempt one to sin including vanity items such as mirrors cosmetics fine dresses playing cards and even musical instruments
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Compassion can be garnered for its many participants and scorn for those whose existence is predicated on stirring up lies and decension
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Wolfe has the ability to capture the spirit of a decade within a novel but as i read the thoughts of the 80s bond trader as he reads newspaper articles about himself and his impending trial it feels like a retelling of camus the stranger
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During the trial camus protagonist listens to his life being described by the court and feels dissociated from the way his life is being described