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A Floating Life by Simon Elegant
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I was disappointed with this book. Being a great fan of Haiku,I was eager to read this historical novel about Li Po. Although points of the great poet's life are fascinating,the book is almost entirely first person monologue,and the young scribe is merely there to act as a literary foil for this prolonged discourse. I found Li Po's character unlikable, and that would have been all right since this book is electing to tell his life story, but there is no relief from it. I admit I skimmed through chapters. However,the author researched well, and if you like Li Po, you'll find this interesting. Big credits to Elegant for an original idea.
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February 18, 2010 – Shelved
February 18, 2010 – Shelved as: mature-reads

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