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Would you try another book from James Joyce and/or Alec Sand?

Yes, I like most of James Joyce's work and I thought Alec Sand did a good job.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I was surprised that it just ended.

What does Alec Sand bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Animation and character.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

They would have to put a lot more into it. It is a very short story.

Any additional comments?

I picked it to listen to on New Years Eve because that is when the story is to have taken place.