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In this story set in East Texas, a local seamstress named Chintana finds herself responsible for five orphans who are not only captivated by a storytellerâs tale of vengeance but by the long black box he sets before them. As midnight approaches, the box is opened, a fateful dare isâŠ
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1 author picked The Fifty Year Sword as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Danielewski is as much an artist as he is a storyteller. The Fifty Year Sword is a work of literalâand literaryâart. The story is brief, haunting, and beautifully told. The book is a labor of love beyond words on the page. The art accents the story, propelling it forward and assisting the tension that grows as the unread pages dwindle. It is neither grotesque, nor leave-the-lights-on scary, but it is fantastically memorable and shocking, making it a wonderful introduction to the fun-filled intensity the genre offers. For all its simplicity, itâs an unforgettable read, worth picking up for repeat visitsâŠ
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