My Review of "The Unforgotten" by Laura Powell

This story is partly set in a Cornwall village in 1956 where fifteen year old Betty lives with her troubled mother whose bouts of alcoholism and depression often leave Betty in charge of running the small guest house in which they lodge. Following the discovery of several murdered young girls, the sleepy village is suddenly overrun with journalists and police as the hunt for the “Cornish Cleaver” begins. 

Betty becomes infatuated with the reclusive and solemn journalist John Gallagher who initially seems only to befriend Betty in order to gain access to local gossip and information. Their meetings then become more illicit and secretive and Betty finds herself falling in love with this older, reserved man about whom she actually knows very little and whose reticent manner and mysterious comings and goings could even place him under suspicion as the murderer as more victims are discovered. 

The plot is then jumps to thirty years later where Mary, haunted by events she witnessed in her past, travels to a nursing home to make a visit that she thinks will give her a final chance to confront her deep secret and release her from the burden she has carried all this time. This timely introduction of a second narrative adds yet more intrigue and suspense, ensuring that this story is much more than the straight forward murder mystery it first appeared. The reader has been tricked into thinking that the story will revolve around solving a local crime and having even felt confident that they know who is responsible, they now find their assumptions challenged. 

I found the first half of the book a little slow and predictable, but the second half of the novel increases in pace, tension and emotional depth. I was forced to rethink everything I thought I knew about all the characters. Several plot lines are spun to create a more complex story which is as much about coming of age, families, love, death, revenge and grief as the threat of having a serial killer on the loose. The race to the end of the book is dramatic and compulsive, full of unforeseen twists and revelations. 

Powell’s characterisation of Betty’s emotional journey and subsequent mental anguish is well captured and convincing. It is heartfelt, intensely sad and her traumatic descent is vivid and powerful. Gallagher is an equally clever creation. It would be wrong to say anymore but his presence as deeply suspicious, untrustworthy and unsuitable is a great way to keep reminding the reader that there is a killer amongst the villagers. The local male characters, also all potential killers, are well drawn and the use of the 1950’s backdrop is used effectively to establish atmosphere and tension. 

I definitely became more involved in the story as it continued. I had to rethink all my initial judgements about the characters and could not predict the exciting ending. I found that my feelings towards Betty changed as she is not always that likeable but her journey is affecting. There are some very poignant and powerful passages within this novel and Powell clearly has a skill for weaving several narratives together. I did find the narrative set in 1956 more engaging and evocative than the present day exerts but overall it’s a very satisfying read and a confident debut. 

I would recommend "The Unforgotten" and would rate it a high 3/5 stars.

Thank you very much to NetGalley for providing me with this advanced copy in return for a fair and independent review.

My Review of "You" by Caroline Kepnes

Wow! What a book! Stephen King is quoted on the back cover saying he has never read anything like this and I totally agree with him!

One one hand, this is a tricky novel to review. It's unpleasant. It's graphic in places. It's language is sometimes crude and offensive. Kepnes has done this to create the unforgettable, quietly threatening, unnerving character of Joe with absolute conviction and effect. On the other hand, it's an easy book to review because although it shocked me, it also gripped me and I was hooked until the dark unpleasant end and have been unable to forget about it ever since I turned the last page.

The story is about Joe and the day that Guinevere Beck, a bright, young, carefree girl who walks into the bookshop where he works. Joe becomes infatuated with her and wastes no time manipulating and orchestrating situations which will enable him to become Beck's "ideal" man. Beck and Joe embark on a relationship which can only lead her unsuspectingly into danger as Joe's obsession spirals out of control and he struggles to contain his truly menacing personality.

The most striking thing about this novel is that it is written in second person. It is Joe's voice addressing Beck.
"You walk into the bookstore and you keep your hand on the door to make sure it doesn't slam."
Telling the whole story from this angle is ambitious and extremely disconcerting. It increases the tension and the perturbing atmosphere. Kepnes handles this notoriously challenging
narrative style with ease. It is fluid, readable and captivating.

Of course this also means that we see all the action third hand through Joe's eyes. He is an unreliable narrator. He is delusional. His interpretations of events and reactions are one sided and inaccurate. Our whole relationship with Beck is founded on what is presented by Joe which makes it a fascinating read. Our reactions to other characters like the unlikable Benji, are also only formed by what Joe has decided to reveal so how sure can we be about what any of these people are really like?

Joe is a difficult narrator to form a relationship with. He is unhinged, dangerous and dysfunctional yet makes for compulsive reading. The novel is dense and initially quite slow paced as meticulous detail is shared by Joe and the way he plans to ensnare Beck is very thorough but I think this enables the reader to become completely immersed in his world. It is also a warning for anyone who indulges in social media - so much of you exists out there in cyberspace it is not difficult for Joe to worm his way into Beck's life and this makes the novel extremely modern and contemporary.

If it possible to "enjoy" the novel, then I "enjoyed" the second half a lot more and raced through it. I found the way Joe controlled the manner in which he presented himself as average, stable and ordinary when actually he is intelligent, methodical and deeply threatening, really intriguing. I constantly feared for Beck and was on tenterhooks all the way through the novel. I liked that at certain points I felt Joe softened and didn't have the courage to carry out his threats but then at other times realised he absolutely did. I also found Beck an interesting character. She is not a typical victim. The reader is not always completely sympathetic towards her. She is not always likeable. This adds more tension and makes it a more dynamic plot.

The ending is thrilling. It leaves the reader uncomfortable and chilled. I will be haunted by this story. It is unique. If you can prepare yourself for the sexually explicit scenes and language, you will be rewarded by meeting one of the most dysfunctional and angry narrators I've come across in recent fiction.

Having sat down to write this review a few days after finishing the book and after posting brief feedback on Goodreads, I realise that Kepnes is a very accomplished and skilled writer. As a female author it must be a huge achievement to capture a male voice so convincingly and to maintain so consistently over 420 pages. I'm off to change my rating to 5 stars.

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My Review of Disclaimer by Renee Knight

This is an excellent psychological thriller and a fine example of "GripLit"! Catherine Ravenscroft finds a book on her bedside table all about her and the dark secret she has kept buried from her husband and son. Knight uses the popular pattern of alternating chapters between the voice of Catherine and Stephen Brigstoke  - the retired teacher who has set out to destroy her life - to effectively build tension and drive the plot forward at a great pace.

I don't want to give too much away but as the narratives develop, Stephen becomes more sinister and vengeful; the increasing references to his dead wife show him to be more unhinged and dangerous which complicates the reader's relationship with him which is initially more sympathetic. His announcements in his very opening chapter where he states "I am not a cruel person......I have allowed things to slide..." imply a hidden malevolence.

Similarly our reaction to Catherine, which is not always sympathetic, is also completely challenged by the end of the book. The last third of the novel hurtles at such an accelerated pace, crammed full of plot twists, that the minute you finish the last page you feel the need to go back to the beginning and start again. The revelations are so clever that you have to reconsider everything you've just read.

I was completely gripped from the opening chapter. It's been a long time since I have been grabbed so firmly and so fully catapulted headlong into a story. You feel like you are trying to catch up with events from the first line and I was reading so rapidly just to try and uncover the secrets and the truth about Catherine's buried past. This can make the start feel a bit jerky and confused but it mimics Catherine's emotions as she realises the book on her bedside table is about her and her overwhelming fear of being discovered. Although the reader remains in the dark, Catherine's fear of being watched and her trauma from the near death of her son create a jittery tension which makes you read on. Knight's unique skill is her ability to force you to read on in order to try and make sense of what's happening and constantly having to piece together the secrets, the revelations, the actions of the various characters and which narrator is in fact reliable enough to listen to.

It's a winning easy read. It has all the right ingredients for a psychological thriller. It's a page turner, full of twists and surprises. I liked the fact that the story centred around a bitter, hurt and frustrated man's calculated personal revenge rather than a psychopathic criminal as it was more unsettling and realistic. Ordinary people, people that you think you know inside out, that you have lived with all these years, have deep secrets - which once revealed could destroy everything you have.  Be prepared to put everything else on hold once you pick up this book!

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Novel suggestions for the kids this half term

There are a lot of great Children's Literature titles in the news at the moment with the release of Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal Longlist announced this week. Here are a few suggestions which might get the kids reading this half term!

Suggestions for Ages 6-9


Pamela Butchart's books are very readable and lots of fun. They can be read aloud to children but are also great in managing the transition to independent reader as your child becomes a more confident. Schools always make a great setting for stories and all children like to talk about school dinners so this book is a wining combination. Fast paced and lots of fun!



Tiga Whicabim does not believe she is a witch until she realises that her name is an anagram of "I am a big witch"! There is magic, there are spells, there are fabulous outfits! This is a fun and humorous read with lots of lively illustrations which make it engaging and hopefully encourage independent reading - although it's so imaginative and entertaining you'll want to read along with it anyway! It has been nominated for the Waterstones' prize.



I confess that I have not been able to read this yet but it is all over my Twitter feed and has been rated 4.36/5 on Goodreads! It looks to be quirky, fun and full of mystery and adventure. It is recommended for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snickett. The reviews I've seen are absolutely full of praise for the imaginative characters - heroic and villainous, the adventures and the creepy crawlies - which will surely engage any young boy or curious child! Sounds like it is definitely one to check out!

Suggestions for Ages 10-12

This is a very poignant read about family, love and coming of age. Apple has been living with her grandmother since her actress mother left eleven years ago. When her mother suddenly returns, Apple expects to feel complete and that her happy ever after ending has come. But it is a bittersweet reunion as Apple discovers she is not her mother's only child. The story is Apple's emotional discovery of what love is, what family is, what the truth is and how she can help someone more lost than herself. It is beautifully written and moving. I can't wait to read Sarah Crossan's latest novel "One", which is also on the Carnegie Longlist. I very much hope it makes it to the shortlist when it is announced on March 15th as she is a talented author.


Sally Nicholls is a fantastic author and I have enjoyed many of her books, several of which have won prizes. This story focuses on Molly and her sister who have been sent to live with their grandparents as their father fails to come to terms with the death of their mother. This novel appealed to me because it has some beautiful poetic themes and imagery. It is a magical story which uses mythology and fantasy to explore the serious experience of death and grief as Molly come to terms with the loss of her mother. And ultimately, it's uplifting. I would recommend any of her books as worth reading.


Sharon Creech has written several novels which are all worth reading. She writes for a range of ages and some of her books are more appropriate for older readers but this is a well written and clever story, exploring the serious issues of family and love in a lighthearted style. Dallas and Florida are "double trouble" twin orphans who don't believe there is such a thing as a happy loving home. Tiller and Sairy are an older couple who invite them into their home in Ruby Holler. The book is a gorgeous story of their travels, their adventures and all that they learn from each other which ultimately changes each of them forever.


David Almond is an extraordinarily talented author who's writing is some of the most stunning I have ever come across. I made the mistake of reading "Skellig" on the tube - underestimating its potential as it was "only a kid's book" and then finding myself in floods of tears as it is such a powerfully moving tale. His books are mesmerising.
This is the story of Mina before she meets Michael in "Skellig" (which would suit a reader aged 11-14). Mina is such a great character. She is an incredible role model and a highly intelligent and creative girl. This is not a typical "story" as it is more like her journal and the pages are full of her thoughts, musings, stories and dreams. There are some fantastic suggestions for your own creative writing and particularly memorable are her responses in her SATs exams which show how education can sometimes stifle and squash that which it intends to stretch and nurture. Mina frustrates and challenges her teachers but she is not aggressive or arrogant. She is not without issues or problems but her attitude and view of the world is fascinating and unique. It's a beautiful, inspiring, creative and thought provoking book.
David Almond's book "A Song for Ella Grey" is on the Carnegie Longlist.


These are on my "to read" list so I'm sorry to say I haven't yet read them but they sound like the perfect read for 11-14 year old girls. Described as a mix of Blyton, Nancy Drew, Sherlock and Poirot they are a new series of murder mysteries set in the 1930s in a girls' boarding school. I'm sure this will appeal to a wide audience and with teen readers it's always great to get them hooked on a series as it usually results in more sustained reading habits. Thirteen year olds Daisy and Hazel set up their own secret detective agency and then discover a murder within their own school which they set out to solve before the police and before the killer strikes again. I think this is a series we will be hearing a lot about in the future!


All the David Walliams' books are worth recommending. He writes a good story, full of great characters and echoes of Roald Dahl. They are highly readable, accessible and memorable. They are full of adventure, excitement and humour but often exploring issues relevant to children in a sensitive and subtle style. My son devours them!


You can't beat Anthony Horowitz. He's a very accomplished writer whose stories are compulsive. The Alex Rider series (again - if you can get them to read one, there are many more to follow!) would suit anyone from the ages of 11-14. Rider is a 14 year old boy selected to be a spy by MI6 - a young James Bond. Also adapted to film which may encourage more reluctant readers. They are action packed, thrilling adventures. For a younger reader, try the Diamond Brothers Mysteries like "The Falcon's Malteser".

Suggestions for Older Readers


A novel about twins who have grown apart and have not spoken for three years. They need to find their way back to each other to complete their stories and rebuild their world. Emotional and beautiful this is a highly acclaimed novel which has been nominated for many awards including the Waterstones' Book Prize from a renowned author. Reviews posted by teenagers are particularly positive and effusive.


This is a really interesting, important book. It's 1959 Virginia and Sarah is one of the first black students to attend an all white school. Forced to work together on a project with Linda, daughter of the town's biggest opponent to the school's integration policy, the two girls have to confront the truths about race, politics and power. The novel is their journey through these complex issues and the relationship that develops between them. A thought provoking and compelling read which will resonant with contemporary teenagers as well as those interested in social history. It is nominated for the Carnegie Award.

I reviewed this novel in a previous post about Young Adult fiction but Patrick Ness must be one of the most highly regarded novelists in Children's Literature. He has written lots of books and is most famous for his "Chaos Walking" trilogy. He is nominated for this years Carnegie Medal having already won it twice. His books can be a little quirky or fantastical and this title is no exception. However, ultimately it is about the unsung hero, the people behind the main action, "finding the extraordinary in the ordinary" and learning that there are all types of "remarkable". This book explores modern family life and parenting, siblings, mental health, healing and love. It will resonant with many teenagers finding their way in life.


This is another series for your teenager to get obsessed with and will appeal to fans of the "Twilight" saga or for readers of slightly more supernatural stories. Willow is half angel and these books follow her adventures defending the human race and her romantic entanglements. Teenage reviews are very enthusiastic and Weatherly has written profusely for young adults (under Lee Weatherly) covering a range of genres and issues as well as running creative writing courses and mentoring other young adult authors. She is an experienced writer who understands her audience and is devoted to her characters and their stories.

Other authors that may appeal to older teenagers are John Green, Jennifer Niven Laurie Hayle Anderson and Gayle Foreman.

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My Review of "Hidden Legacy" by G J Minett

This is an impressive and ambitious debut which follows two main story lines. The first is set in 1966 where a horrific crime with life lasting consequences has taken place at a school, the second in 2008 where a life changing gift is bequeathed to Ellen by someone she has never heard of. The novel, interweaving between the two narratives, sets out to solve the truth behind Ellen's mysterious benefactor leading her to question everything she thought she knew about her family and friends.

The story continues by alternating between the various narratives of Ellen, O'Hallaran, Peter Vaughan, John Michael Adams and Eudora's letters. This is an ambitious number of characters to juggle but each voice is realistic and convincing. The voice of shady journalist O'Hallaran, is particularly effective at reflecting his malicious intent and untrusting personality. Ellen's voice is a good contrast and her friend Kate adds some lightness to what could become a rather overwhelming story. Ellen's emotional journey about how she handles her discoveries is well judged and captures the internal conflict she feels, hinting at themes of judgement and redemption in the ending.

The reader is left to question their feelings about Eudora, Barbara and most interestingly John Michael Adams, who is guilty of the dreadful crime in 1966, which I thought was a brave stand for the author and gave the book more depth. Minett takes a taboo subject and explores it from an interesting angle. There is lots of detailed description and the characters are meticulously presented which sometimes, for me, impaired the action a little although it did reveal Minett to be a skilled writer. I think it is a sign of an accomplished and clever writer to successfully direct, manage and ultimately converge such a multilayered plot and successfully bring together so many narratives without confusing or losing the reader along the way. I did find that I really needed to keep an eye of the date, location and name of each section but the investment was worth it and each voice has a valid role within the plot.

It's a good read. I look forward to Minett's next book!

As an aside, there was an article in Saturday's Weekend Guardian supplement about Sue Klebold whose son killed 13 people at the Columbine High School as she publishes her book, "A Mother's Reckoning" next week. It might make an interesting companion after reading this. She also talked about her feelings about "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and author's that choose to tackle this kind of subject for their books.

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Margaret Forster: Must Read Novels

The author Margaret Forster died on Monday. I have read so many of her books and always enjoyed her engaging and clever writing. Some of her books have had a profound impact on me and as her stories often reflect on the role of women as mothers, daughters and wives, her stories are ones you can relate to at different life stages and from different perspectives. She wrote several non fiction books too including some about her family and her homes. "Precious Lives" is about the death of her father and sister and is particularly moving. I also enjoyed her biography of Daphne Du Maurier. Here is a selection from some of the 25 novels she wrote that I would particularly recommend - oh, and one non fiction book too! I hope this encourages you to either try or rediscover one of her great novels!


"Lady's Maid"
This is one of my most favourite books. It is told by Lily, who becomes lady's maid to the fragile and house bound Elizabeth Barrett in 1844. They develop a strong relationship and Lily becomes part of Elizabeth's secret wedding to Robert Browning then joins them in their escape to Italy. She is truly devoted to her mistress and the story shows Lily's observations and involvement in both the personal and literary lives of Elizabeth and Robert. It is a really engaging read and an interesting angle on a famous marriage.





"Good Wives"
A non fiction choice! What does it mean to be a "Good Wife"? Forster examines four different women from 1848 to present day, exploring the changing role for women in society and in marriage over the last 150 years. Interesting and thought provoking reading.


"Mother Can You Hear Me?"
Angela Bradbury has a dreadful mother. Then, as a mother herself, she realises that she may be imposing the same issues on to her daughter Sadie. A great read about mothers and daughters that I'm sure anyone who has been either will relate to, empathise with or despair against!


"Shadow Baby"
This is a powerful, moving story about motherhood, abandonment and guilt which casts a shadow across generations. Evie is brought up in a children's home in 1887. Shona, 70 years later, grows up in a very secure household. Both were abandoned by their mothers. Both want to find, stalk and haunt their real mother. This is an emotional story of obsession and revenge.



"Diary of an Ordinary Woman"
This is fiction but so convincing it feels real. It is a diary of a woman born in 1901 and records everyday family dramas, both wars, living in Rome in the 1920's and then London, over the course of her life. The life is ordinary but the observations and narrative make it a fascinating reflection on women's lives throughout the century.


"Keeping the World Away"
The blurb reads "Lost, found, stolen, strayed, sold, fought over... This engrossing, beautifully crafted novel follows the fictional adventures, over a hundred years, of an early 20th-century painting and the women whose lives it touches". It's a great conceit for a story! It follows several different characters and their experiences of life and art through the imagined life of a small painting. Lovely reading.


"Isa and May"
One of Forster's more recent novels this is about Isamay, named after her grandmothers Isa and May. It is about the powerful role of grandmother's within a family and the relationships across generations. Engrossing and very readable.

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My Review of the Week in Books

So many books......so little time! It seems as if I just get my to read list under control and then before I know it, it's grown again! Each read sounding as enticing as the last!

Books Popular on Twitter


There have been some great offers on Kindle this week, particularly for pre-order downloads and this was one of them. I recommended Linda Huber's "The Attic Room" in a previous blog about "Grip Lit" so I was excited to see the announcement of her new novel appearing on my timeline - and of course, I had to download to my kindle! It promises to be a page turner with a story of disappearance, death and betrayal. It's reviews on Twitter and Goodreads are very positive so far!

"The Exclusives" by Rebecca Thornton has also been constantly recommended on my Twitter feed with a very impressive 4.25/5 rating on Goodreads. It is about two girls at boarding school and charts their friendship as it spirals out of control. Some of the reviews implied it was a lighter read but words like "compelling", "gripping" and "a page turner" kept cropping up so it might just be what you are looking for over the half term break.

Two friends independently recommended Caroline Kepnes "You", which ironically was cheaper in paperback than kindle so it sneakily found its way into my basket and doorstep. How does that happen? With quotes from Lena Dunham, Stephen King and Sophie Hannah on the back I am certain this will be a chilling "Grip Lit" read! It sounds like it has elements of John Fowles's brilliant "The Collector" and may be as creepy and unnerving. One to read with the light on perhaps?

Waterstones Announces Shortlist for its Children's Book Prize 2016

Anyone wondering what to recommend to their children should definitely take a look at the nominations on this list. There are some great titles for all age groups including "The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow" and "The Accident Season" which I recently recommended on my blog about Young Adult fiction. All the authors deserve to win and reflect the diverse and original range of novels available to children at the moment. I wish Katherine Woodfine and Moria Fowley Doyle good luck in the competition and shall be following the announcement of the winner on the 17th March with interest.

The Guardian's Saturday Review
It's impossible to read this supplement without having to add at least a couple of titles to my to read list! The first book is a collection of Shakespeare's sonnets revisited by contemporary poets. Wendy Cope, Andrew Motion and Imtiaz Dharker's contributions were published in the paper and it looks like a lovely compilation to celebrate Shakespeare's 400th anniversary.

Helen Ellis's collection of short stories, "American Housewife" has definitely caught my eye. I often approach "humorous" books about the life of modern day housewives with trepidation as at times it can be too close for comfort! I'm often not altogether comfortable with the cliches or stereotypes which either reduce the women to something farcical and ridiculously superficial or, like Gill Hornby's "The Hive", belittle some of the more painful situations that take place at the school gate. I say this as I make homemade treats out of avocado, banana and dates to fob off to my offspring as chocolate brownies while they are out at a three hour weekend theatre class.......I know...... However, this collection sounds more insightful and says there is enough "egg for everyone's faces" including the reader so even if you laugh at some of the women, the joke is often turned back at you. The reviewer claimed as well as the stories being "hysterically funny', "you are left with a sense of a darker revelation". I think it sounds interesting.


"A Girl is a Half Formed Thing" by Eimear McBride was written in six months when she was 27 years old; it won the Bailey's Women Prize and has been highly acclaimed. It is currently on stage at the Young Vic until the 26th March adapted into a series of "compelling monologues" which reveal a "dark emotional world" and leave the audience both spellbound and moved. Friends who have read the book say it is quite a difficult novel to read because of its "extraordinary" style as well as the actual content so it sounds as if the play will both intense and challenging to watch. However, it does sound interesting and probably worth investigating if you have read the book or seek a more profound theatrical experience.

The paperback round up included "Things We Have in Common" by Tasha Kavanagh, another download on offer with kindle this week which seemed to wire its way on to my device! It was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and has rave reviews on Goodreads.com. Let's face it, I can't resist a thriller!

Simon Mayer's "Tightrope" was there too, continuing the story of Special Operations Executive Marian Sutro from his previous novel "The Girl who Fell from the Sky". Billed as the closest thing to a female Bond in fiction, it promises to be a captivating read. I thoroughly enjoyed "The Glass House" and kicked myself that it had sat on my to read pile for as long as it had!

Mourning the End of the BBC "War and Peace"?

I managed to catch up with the BBC's most talked about programme this week and it has left me bereft, seeking more costume drama! I suspect very little will match up.
If you are wondering how to fill your Sunday night viewing, why not have a think about these?

• Gaskell's "North and South" or "Cranford" - have to admit that "North and South" is one of my favourites...!
• PD James's "Death comes to Pemberley"  - a sequel to "Pride and Prejudice" which I enjoyed much more on the screen than as a novel
• Christie's "And then there were none" which aired over Christmas and was highly atmospheric 
• Zola's "The Paradise" for slightly less of a soap opera than "Mr Selfridge"! (although I find I can't resist that either!!)
• or revisit past BBC adaptations of classics - I rewatched "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" after finishing Sam Baker's excellent reimagining of this story in her new psychological thriller "The Woman Who Ran"

Happy reading Bibliomaniacs! Good luck with your "to read" list and fingers crossed you all find some time to enjoy a chapter or three! 

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