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Book Review of Ella Minnow Pea : A Novel in Letters

Ella Minnow Pea : A Novel in Letters
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A lovely fable (of sorts) about human stupidity. It was light and fun and yet had a serious side. On the island of Nallop - named after the man who coined the sentence "The Quick Brown Fox Jumped Over The Lazy Dog" - a statue of the founder begins to drop letters. Those in charge declare that no one is allowed to use those letters anymore once they fall, and thus the chaos begins.

Written as a series of letters between characters, and following the rules as established by the nation's elders, Ella Minnow Pea is a story about those who conform vs. those who chose to question authority.

It's really fun and quite enjoyable. Highly recommended!