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I bought it in June and then picked it up quite quickly. But put it down equally quickly ? I'd read about four pages and felt that I could make head nor tale of it. But when I picked it up this time, it was as though I'd had some form of universal translator popped in my head from the get go. I knew, instantly, what it was on about.

I started to see the themes really early and, from then on, I had no difficulty with it (although it still required effort). I really do think that it is that old-fashioned concept ? 'a novel of ideas'.

But I reiterate ... I didn't find it an easy read. I would say that it was the least easy read I've had this year. But it was massively rewarding. And, at this point in time, I have no doubt that I will read it again ? and probably find different things in it.