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The protagonist in this novel, Alex – she goes by many names, but let’s stick to this for our sanity – is a secret agent and professional torturer. In fact, Alex is so good at her job that not only does she torture people within an inch of their lives in the story, she also does it to those who read this book.
Now let me tell you something: my mum raised no quitter, but I have no shame in admitting that I didn’t finish this novel. In fact, not finishing The Chemist is probably one of the best decisions I’ve made. Yes, I am exaggerating, but that is because I really don’t have anything nice to say about the book. That is how angry I am.
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