![]() ![]() Robin Sloan’s characterization of women grated on my nerves. I won’t go into details (spoilers!), but I enjoyed the plot-which at times was slow-moving, but did have some interesting twists and surprises. That said, this book is a whimsical and fun exploration of how books and the “old” are at odds with technology and advancement. ![]() It’s ironic that a book featuring a marketing expert was marketed so poorly. It does nothing to convey just how eclectic and eccentric its contents really are. Even the cover (at least the cover of my edition) – is plain with yellow books on it. The reason why so many people think it’s odd is because it’s has been marketed to the wrong crowds and presented in a misleading way. ![]() I was warned that the book is very odd, but it actually isn’t that peculiar. This book is science fiction for those who don’t like science fiction, and literary fiction for those who aren’t fond of that genre. ![]() But of course, he doesn’t obey that particular rule, and he quickly discovers that this place is a lot more than just a bookstore… Penumbra is odd, there are rarely any customers, and Clay isn’t permitted to read any of the books. Unemployed and desperate, Clay Jannon takes a night shift at Mr. ![]()
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