Other than along certain emotional tangents there was little in the book that felt as if it had actually been lived. It was a fiction produced by someone who knew only fictions, The Tempest as written by isolate Miranda, raised on the romances in her father's library.

Michael Chabon
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The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare written in 1611, about a sorcerer Prospero and his daughter Miranda. The play contains many references to the mythological figures of The Tempest, as well as Shakespeare's other plays. However, there are some romantic references throughout the text that are not directly related to any mythological figures. The Tempest is a story that was written for entertainment purposes, with no real character depth.

It relies on the audience to connect with the characters and be affected by their actions. If only the characters really had no depth, then you would not be able to connect with them or feel what they are feeling. It is essential to know what type of book you are reading before you decide if it is something you would enjoy.

Source: Wonder Boys

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