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The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman

By Angela Carter

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| eBook | 9780141399652

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Desiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman made of glass, seems only to appear to him in his dreams. Meeting on his adventures a host of canContinue

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Recommended, but not for me

On a rational level, I adore Carter's stories. I found this one wildly imaginative and particularly loved the beginning - it reminded me a bit of Miéville's The Tain. I fail to connect with her characters, though, and therefore I am unable to really enjoy the book, but I feel that it's just a matter ... (continue)

On a rational level, I adore Carter's stories. I found this one wildly imaginative and particularly loved the beginning - it reminded me a bit of Miéville's The Tain. I fail to connect with her characters, though, and therefore I am unable to really enjoy the book, but I feel that it's just a matter of personal taste - I'd recommend Carter's works to anyone who likes the fantastic and quirky.

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