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Independent declared it: “A beautifully detailed character study, a poignant family history, and a richly evocative portrait...” The Telegraph said: “This vivid, enjoyable and consistently unexpected novel is like Anita Brookner with sex. Sándor's mix of the endearing and the repellent takes on a life beyond that of an absorbing and unexpectedly ambitious story.” Maggie Perkovic said it was: “A very good read.” According to
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