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“"The Alchemy of Stone" is a memorable, touching story filled with surprising kindness. The protagonist, Mattie, is a sentient automaton emancipated by her master, and her good nature and quiet struggle with what it means to be alive are riveting and unforgettable.
The events in the novel are interesting, but it is Mattie's kindness, and conflicted relationship to her maker, that really struck a chord with me. Mattie is a feminist figure, trying to find a place for herself in a world free of her male master, trying to define herself in spite of what others project on her.
A magnificent story of rare complexity and elegance.”
Daniel Roy wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009.
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