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Thanks, Kev. Reviews of Blue Man have ranged from your own idea that the author can be long-winded at times (I didn't have too much of an issue with that because there was so much that needed to be said, but -- believe it or not -- I did re-arrange paragraphing as far as I was allowed and did make serious cuts [in the end, the author has the call]), to quite incredible raves that put the book up there as a groundbreaker and an American classic in the making.
As an editor, I found it a worthy project to work with, and coming across such a talented new author is always a bonus. So I don't regret my decision to run with it for a moment ... but, of course, it's up to the reader to decide whether I was right or wrong.
It won't mean much to anyone here who doesn't edit for a living, but it will to those who do: This is a book I've read twice since its release for sheer pleasure in my off-duty hours, and it gets better every time.
Many thanks, Kev. Feedback like yours is invaluable because it always registers and influences what happens next.
Very best. Neil
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