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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A mysterious 24-hour bookstore, a fantastic 24-minute read, June 11, 2009
This review is from: Mr. Penumbra's Twenty-Four-Hour Book Store (Kindle Edition)
I just finished reading "Mr. Penumbra's Twenty-Four-Hour Book Store" in one sitting.
I LOVED IT!
The subtitle - "a short story about recession, attraction, and data visualization" - may seem somewhat intimidating. Thankfully, though, "Mr. Penumbra" is a very accessible and enjoyable read.
More importantly, it's incredibly original - both in its ideas and prose.
There's definitely a lot here that speaks to us as Kindle users.
By the way, I was really impressed by the cover art (in the Kindle book itself) and the one drawing featured in the text. Basic stuff, yes, but very stylish and well-done. Pictures sometimes look awful on the Kindle in "big name" books, so it was nice to see such a polished presentation here.
I highly recommend giving "Mr. Penumbra" a download. You absolutely can't go wrong at this price - or at any price.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
In a Word, Delightful, June 15, 2009
This review is from: Mr. Penumbra's Twenty-Four-Hour Book Store (Kindle Edition)
In my book, 5 stars are reserved for works that you carry around in your mind even when you've finished reading them. This short story qualifies.
"Mr. Penumbra" strikes that elusive balance between conveying a serious idea and entertaining the reader. It is a quick, fun story that can probably be read in a single sitting for most readers. Although none of them get a big introduction, the characters are very real and interesting. The scene descriptions are succinct, but easy to envision. Plus, it is a story that asks a serious question for our time but doesn't attempt to answer it with a trite generalization.
If you love to read, whether your chosen medium is physical books, ebooks, the internet, or a combination of these, I think your soul will resonate with this delightful modern-day fable.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful, June 15, 2009
This review is from: Mr. Penumbra's Twenty-Four-Hour Book Store (Kindle Edition)
This story strikes the perfect balance between provoking thought and being entertaining.
This piece demonstrates that it's possible to write indy-pop literature. Light and fun, yet profound and filled with mystery and meaning -- not to mention lusty, nerd chic romance.
I hope this is merely a single in an upcoming literary album. Encore!
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