The characters, while quite interesting in their own quirky ways, remain unidimensional and fixated throughout. Perhaps that is how people behave, or perhaps only how Lethem sees them, but I found it discomforting. It's clear that Lethem is a talented writer, but it is also clear to me that this is not his best effort to date. The Wall of the Sky, The Wall of the Eye E. V. Bell, II Home Index Guidelines FAQ Feedback For questions or comments about a review, please contact the person listed at the top of the review. Ed's Internet Book Review is copyright 1995-2001, Dr. Edwin V. Bell, II, all rights reserved.
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