The Physiognomy by Jeffrey Ford

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Offering a freshly imagined world of bizarre creatures and strange customs, this unique and sardonic allegory explores the power and price of science and the ambiguity of morality. Humorless and drug addicted, physiognomist Cley is ordered by the ...

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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