The Ruined Map: A Novel
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Author: Kobo AbeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-12-04
ISBN: 0375726527
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Vintage
Book Reviews of The Ruined Map: A Novel
Book Review: Good, but not "The Woman in the Dunes'
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this novel in hopes of rekindling that passion I had for 'Woman in the Dunes,' but I was a little disappointed with 'The Ruined Map.' It's still a good novel, but the author, Kobo Abe, seems to get lost in the details. The characters are rich but the story is hazy and unsure. It's still enjoyable to read, but there are lots of other books I would recommend first.
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