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Book Review of Riddley Walker

Riddley Walker
Riddley Walker
Author: Russell Hoban
Book Type: Paperback
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One of favorite books ever, though I only recently discovered it. A post-apocalyptic England, more than 2,000 years after the "1 Big 1," when the world is no more advanced than a second Iron Age and written English has changed considerably, become more phonetic and simpler. The characters are outstanding, the world is completely believable, the language is addictive and delightful, and any intelligent reader willing to put a little effort into understanding the many layers of this telling and the nuances of the book's language will be amply rewarded. I gave this book one committed read, and it is now obsessing me.