i thought that there is all sorts of merit to this book although the middle portion was a summary of 'the act of creation' and 'the ghost in the machine'... its too bad koestler doesnt get the recognition he deserves. he is an exceptionally interesting character who offers all sorts of alternative thoughts on life through being observant. unfortunately he rocked the boat of one too many groups with some of his opinions and actions...namely his fellow jew, women, ghandi supporters, anti euthanasia advocates, underwater basket-weavers, albino greenlandic pre-op transexuals, etc. etc. ( )

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