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I liked Warlock, but not at first. Harrison’s novel is written in three acts: the first two parts are insufferable; the third is genius.

Warlock is a married, middle-aged, job-less misanthrope. He is not likable, or even charismatic. Yet, he experiences several adventures worth reading about in this book. The author unveils these directionless adventures through what-I-can-only-call a first-person stream of consciousness style of writing. I didn’t like the style at first. If I’m forced to be stuck in the head of a character, I want to at least like him or her. And Warlock, if anything, is not likable.

But, I do recommend toughening it out until the end of this book. The latter part of the book is filled with twists and turns and humor that, not only tie up the first parts, but make Warlock sympathetic, redeemable. In fact, he seems not-so-bad when we find out about the hidden farce that has surrounded him.

The book is funny � in an ironic sort of way.

If you are looking for a book that you have to wrestle with a bit that eventually has a pay-off, give Warlock a try.

You’ll be better for it.