do not make a drinking game where you have to do a shot every time someone gets his penis cut off and shoved into his mouth. Postscript: I've done some research; the book is almost entirely true. It's about the War of Canudos in the late 19th century in Brazil - so that's just around when HG Wells was writing, just before Edith Wharton, for perspective. (less) Alex Hey Vanessa! I'm sad to say that I'm in Malden now, but JP will always be close to my heart. Are you Pond-side or the other? And have you eaten at Tre ...more Hey Vanessa! I'm sad to say that I'm in Malden now, but JP will always be close to my heart. Are you Pond-side or the other? And have you eaten at Tres Gatos, where you can shop for used books while you wait for your food? I love that place. Hope you love War of the End of the World as much as I did. (less) Sep 23, 2012 08:43pm Vanessa Deniston I am pondside! Right across the street from the Areboretum! Pretty sweet location. Haven't been to Tres Gatos but heard it was cool! I am partial to J ...more I am pondside! Right across the street from the Areboretum! Pretty sweet location. Haven't been to Tres Gatos but heard it was cool! I am partial to James Gate and Bella Luna myself. :D We'll see how WOTEOTW goes... it looks dense but I'm pretty ambitious so... tally