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I've rated this as a start class article. IMHO, the article needs:

1. Info for other releases
2. Condense plot summary to the bullet point style used for later novels
3. More detailed description of characters
4. Links to any verifiable reviews
5. An overall check for any other items missing from the template

I know that we don't normally edit other's text, but please feel free to add or strike items above and add a note below regarding any amendments. TheronJ 15:53, 6 July 2006 (UTC) reply