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I like the setup of the novel and the way the events are presented. The chapters are on the shorter side and they follow multiple characters, creating a fast-paced novel that at times was hard to put down. The one thing I wasn‘t a fan of is the ending, which leaves many things unconcluded and unresolved, but I wouldn‘t necessarily define it as a cliffhanger; there were too many things left up in the air for my taste, even within a series.

Most of the book was slow, except for the very beginning and the very end, and the core of the book was just a lot of the same things happening in different ways. Nothing was that significant. All the action in the core of the book had little to do with Milton and most to do with Elijah. I think if the book was presented as being about what it was truly about, it would have been better or at least more understandable.

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Prompt: Avenge

I found this a really valuable little book. It really increased both my understand and appreciation of Milton‘s Paradise Lost. Lewis explains things very well (with the exception of occasional use of Latin verses), and makes frequent reference to the works of Milton scholars/critics to guide further debate and reflection.
I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who has read Paradise Lost! 8.5/10

“These expressions do not represent real connexions of thought, any more than the prologued syllables in Handel represent real pronunciation.” (p. 47)

I love this comparison between poetry and music. I never really thought about it before, but now I can see it!

Enjoying some Milton with one of my favourite beverages, spicy pineapple soda 🍍

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John Milton is a great character who rather in Jack Reacher style wanders the planet rescuing people, even though those who he used to work for are searching the planet to kill him, they don‘t like his resignation from their employ! Not that well known a series but I really enjoying reading them, and now 15 in the series. #RescueMe #MOvember
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Very excited to read this. I‘m told it‘s a good October read, so I‘m going to try to finish it this month. I‘ve really got to get my reading time figured out with my crazy work schedule.
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