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I like the idea of this book ... I think.

But this writer sure speaks a lot without saying much. Distractingly so.

I'll admit: at times I go off the deep end, if only for literary flourish. But I hope those moments are at least entertaining, if not thoughtful (though my aim potentially f(l)ailed in that regard).

I thought it was hilarious, your take on the old lawyer-2-bullets joke made me laugh out loud on the train.

Thanks! That was one of my favorites to write too. As you probably gathered if you got that far -- and I'm happy to hear that you did! -- I have a predilection for hyperbole.

I came off as harsh, it was entertaining. But after five or so paragraphs of the introduction I was thinking "Ok, I am thoroughly entertained! But maybe there isn't enough content buried in the entertainment?"

Don't get me wrong, I love being entertained. But it's a delicate balancing act and, I guess, the balance is different for every reader and even for the same reader on different occasions :)

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