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Somewhere a long time ago the summer ended....

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5.0 out of 5 stars Port of Saints...., Jul 18 2005

By	D. Mcquade "rankin-raver" (Toronto) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I completely disagree with the review "Rarely Read But Important For Any Burrough's Fan, June 17, 1998"

He starts off, correctly, but misses the point. By alternating the "dream" or interzone sequences, he is letting out his early childhood- dreams and experiences. Having read ALL of his books, and most of the biographies- as well as seeing him read before he passed away- I think this is one of the missed gems, and should be more recognized for what it is- simply another brilliant book by WSB. (1914-1997) The mere fact that he didn't want to be a writer, and Kerouac and Ginsberg had to type all his early manuscripts for him- speaks for itself. It's incredible. If he hadn't picked up a pen,there would be a great loss in literature. As Norman Mailer correctly pointed out, "He is the only writer alive, conceivably possessed by genius..."

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4.0 out of 5 stars Poetic Piece Of The Burroughs Puzzle, Aug 13 1999

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A comparatively obscure work that came between Exterminator! and Cities Of The Red Night. Very poetic and beautiful to read, continuing the ideas and characters of The Wild Boys from a different viewpoint: revolution through magic, body transference, lust and violence, and in this case sentimental reminiscence. Not as explosive as some of his more lauded works, this is none-the-less a treasure, with memorable images and scenes, that will haunt you like a lost love. (P.S. Burroughs was never in Tunisia)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Poetic Piece Of The Burroughs Puzzle, Aug 13 1999

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A comparatively obscure work that came between Exterminator! and Cities Of The Red Night. Very poetic and beautiful to read, continuing the ideas and characters of The Wild Boys from a different viewpoint: revolution through magic, body transference, lust and violence, and in this case sentimental reminiscence. Not as explosive as some of his more lauded works, this is none-the-less a treasure, with memorable images and scenes, that will haunt you like a lost love. (P.S. Burroughs was never in Tunisia)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Poetic Piece Of The Burroughs Puzzle
A comparatively obscure work that came after Exterminator! and before Cities Of The Red Night. Very poetic and beautiful to read, continuing the ideas and characters of The Wild... Read more

Published on Aug 13 1999 by Neil Ford

4.0 out of 5 stars Rarely Read But Important For Any Burrough's Fan
This book is often passed over and has little that can't be experienced in other must-reads by Burroughs like the two early narratives, Naked Lunch, and the cut-up trilogy. Read more

Published on Jun 17 1998