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Now I have loved the works of Beth Hilgartner since the begining and have reviewed pervious works enthusiastically. The most recent being "The Business of Ferrets" which i felt was a wonderfull re-gearing of old ideas and new narrative focus. I reviewed it highly and eagerly awaited more. To say the second is not worth the wait is unfair, but it is a drastic change from the first in many ways and has many flaws that made it the hardest of all her books to move through. As mentioned by others the "k" "h" "j" name usage hit its peak and became a nightmare to keep track of (after a while I just made my own names for them ). The "relationship" between the two main protagonists caught me… Read more
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With "A Business of Ferrets" Beth Hilgartner has created a tale (or the beginning of an epic if she continues the series) that is a riveting cat and mouse chase of good vs. evil and weak vs. strong. An Empire in turmoil, a Emperor good and honorable in a time of need, and a world devoid of honor. It will take the lowest members of society to sacrifice all and stand against the power hungry and selfish. Good shall reign once more, the strong shall fall by the weak, and Children shall lead them. "A Business of Ferrets" is the ultimate culmination of Mrs. Hilgartner's previous books. The deep friendship and character development from "A Murder for Her Majesty"… Read more
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I love bob, you love bob many people grew up listening and watching Bob Ross every saturday (or whenever it was broadcasted where you live). He made numerous paintings and with his afro hair and warm demeanor he made for wonderful television, but honestly not good art. If you are at all serious about creating growing, dynamic, personal artworks of any style then reading and taking to heart the writtings of Bob Ross is a mistake. I love Bob and have nothing against him only that his sugestions lead to ruts and visual handicaps that will take a lifetime to forget. His theorys on mark making are so simplistic that if his visual language was translated into a written one it would take all of… Read more
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