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Originally Posted by fantasyfan
I had exactly the same urge. I think this is one of those books that are quite enjoyable to reread particularly as one can appreciate the structural irony.
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It was, and I enjoyed it even more on the reread, understanding all the intricate details as they fitted together. At one point, Michael (but really the four billion year ghost) was listening to a recording of Vivaldi with real attention, but ultimately found it unfulfilling. And for me, it certainly is when you compare it to Bach. On the first reading, I didn’t understand the significance of details like that.
It is very rare that I go back and reread a book immediately after finishing it, but in this case it was really worth it.