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The Physiognomy (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jeffrey Ford (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books (Aug 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0380793326
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380793327
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,914,536 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"A modern allegory in the manner of Franz Kafka...."-- "The New York Times""Ford is a gifted writer who has produced a real page-turner of a moral allegory..."-- "Locus"

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The world of the Well-Built City thrives on the study of the body shape to predict the outcome of a person's personality, deepest secrets, and future, and Physiognomist First Class Cley--a man who shapes generations--is plunged into a horrific world when he discovers the truth about himself and his profession. Reissue.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent., 31 Oct 2003
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Excellent original fantasy, beautifully grotesque. I couldn't put it down, and I'll certainly be picking up his other books sometime soon. Buy it. Read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dark fantasy, but really good one., 19 Jan 2001
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Intriguing ideas, and plot that pulls you into the reading. However, this book is not for anybody - you will have to accept whole lot about dark side of society while reading it.
In the book, you will see a development of the character of a "not such a nice person" Cley, but - it's up to you to find out everything about him. He'll have romantic encounters, too...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Supremely imaginative, 7 Feb 1999
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One of the most unique books I've read in years, it defies any specific genre. Ford is a masterful writer, creating some scenes that evoke such a sense of adventure that I found myself peeking around my room half-expecting to see the more frightful scenes of the book coming to life. A must-read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
The morals of this book are that Beauty Is Only Skin Deep and People Should Forgive Each Others' Failings--simplistic enough to be potentially sickening. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderfully original!
What I enjoyed most about this book is its originality. I primarily read fantasy and science fiction, and after reading so many books that follow the usual cliches of the genres,... Read more
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