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The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

The Bee Sting

A Novel

by Paul Murray
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  • Aug 15, 2023, 656 pages
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  • Jun 2024, 656 pages
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Cathryn_Conroy

A Riveting and Compelling Novel About the Power of Secrets to Destroy Us
Secrets…oh, so many secrets! And when those secrets are revealed in a most horrifying way, life as they know it implodes.

Written by Paul Murray, this award-winning literary novel is the story of a smart but unhappy man named Dickie Barnes. Dickie is the elder of two sons, but he has always lived under the big shadow cast by his larger-than-life father, Maurice, and athletic, handsome, and popular younger brother, Frank. Cerebral Dickie is a bit of a misfit in his small and insulated Irish town where Maurice owns a successful car dealership and garage and Frank plays football for The Gaelic Athletic Association. It's always been known that Dickie will succeed Maurice in the business, whether he likes it or not.

Dickie is the first in the family to go to college, and while he is just as unpopular at Trinity College in Dublin as he was at home, he does well in school, until something horrific happens and sends him fleeing for home in sheer terror. Meanwhile, Frank is falling in love with Imelda, a gorgeous woman, albeit one with no education from a poverty-stricken, disreputable, and dangerous family. In addition, Frank has his own problems as he succumbs to drink and drugs and gets kicked off the team.

When Frank is killed in a horrific car crash, everything changes for the surviving members of the Barnes family and Imelda. It's not a spoiler to reveal that Dickie and Imelda get married and have two children, Cass and P.J. What happens 20 years in the future is when all Dickie's secrets from Trinity College and beyond, all Imelda's disillusionments, all Cass's worries for her future and bad-girl ways, and P.J.'s terror from two men who are trying to harm him come crashing down on the family, just as the Irish economy is collapsing in 2008.

The novel is written in five sections, four of which are told from the point of view of each of the four members of Dickie and Imelda's family, beginning with Cass. The fifth section is a mixture of all four telling their troubling stories as the novel climaxes with each character swirling into their individual tornadoes of big feelings and angst…until the ending, which is bone-chilling.

This is a novel of desperate secrets, disconnected loved ones who don't communicate, the brutality of inner demons, and shallow lives lived without true fulfillment. It is about love and distrust. It is about good and evil. Most of all, it is deeply tragic tale of dysfunctional family drama. But it is also a study in human nature: One person's reality can be wildly different from another one—even married couples and parents and children who all live together—when they erect walls of denial and secrecy between them.

The writing is remarkable. Most of the book is written as readers would expect, but not all of it. Imelda's tale is a told in a stream-of-consciousness with very little punctuation or capitalization, so it takes a bit of work to read, while the final section is mostly told in the second person, which is an especially tricky point of view for author and reader.

Checking in at about 650 pages, this novel is a commitment. And while it truly is high-brow literary fiction, it is also a compelling and riveting story about the power of secrets to destroy us.
Eleanor Casey

Mystical
Wonderful writer. True pleasure to read. I liked Paul’s decisions to choose Imelda to be under educated in terms of class distinction. I can hear her frustration and capacity to knowing that she needs to get what she wants because she knows no one else will give it to her. She is rather fabulous. I felt the mysticism of the work so much that I questioned the true existence of Willie or would he turn out to be a splintered faction of Dickie caused by the reaction to his abuse in terms of disassociation. Every character was developed skillfully. I will read again. Thank you.
Gloria_Moorekoch

Tour de Force
There are countless reasons "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray is shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. It was on this reviewer's TBR list BEFORE that honor was announced! It is a tour de force, an epic work that demands to be in your home library!

So many interwoven threads to discover within these 642 pages-the economic crash in Ireland and its impact, family members struggling with their inability to connect with one another while troubles stack up in a teetering Jenga pile, and the struggle most humans face to be good especially as the world faces possible doom. The family consists of Dickie Barnes, failing business owner and his wife Imelda, adrift in a sea of memories of her deceased former fiance (Dickie's brother) and their two children: clever college bound Cass seeking answers in a bottle and pre-adolescent P.J., a loner on the verge of running away into danger.

All four do not see each other clearly and tragically do not seem to know each other at all. Mired and embroiled in their own morass they cling to others who only escalate the dismal trajectories of their lives. Dickie spends the majority of his time building an end of times bunker with Victor, his gun obsessed inept handyman while Imelda considers an affair with Big Mike the town philanderer and father to Elaine, Cass's narcissistic mean girl best friend. P.J. cannot get any family members to aid him in his crisis, so he is continually texting with Ethan, an online gaming "buddy" who may not be who he says he is.

Throw in lots of life problems such as a dreary small town a few hours from Dublin, a lack of money, confusion and denial over sexual feelings, faltering friendships and the ever present ability of human beings to just not face the truth about themselves and others and you have a forceful and robust novel that draws you in from the first line, "In the next town over, a man had killed his family." This turns out to be no one the Barnes or their circle actually know but. still sets a tone about secrets and the hidden nature of families. The flashbacks adroitly penned by Murray reveal the events that formulated this family, from Dickie and Imelda's dysfunctional childhoods and the mistakes all four of them make as they make their way in the world.

Everyone will find this book and these characters lingering in their thoughts for quite a long time. A most worthy read with a writer at the top of his game!
M Zubair

A Riveting Dive into Suspense -
The Bee Sting," penned by an author whose name is bound to be on everyone's lips soon, is a remarkable dive into the world of suspense fiction that leaves readers buzzing with excitement. From the moment you flip open the book's cover, you're plunged into a gripping narrative that blends intricate characters, a meticulously woven plot, and a relentless pace that keeps you turning pages long into the night.

Set against the backdrop of a sleepy, idyllic town, the story follows Sarah Thornton, a young journalist with an uncanny knack for uncovering hidden truths. When a mysterious death occurs in the heart of the community, Sarah's curiosity leads her down a rabbit hole of secrets that threaten to upend the town's façade of normalcy. As she delves deeper, the tension steadily intensifies, mirroring the rising tempo of a symphony.

One of the book's standout strengths lies in its characters. Each one, from the enigmatic recluse in the outskirts to the charming café owner on the corner, is crafted with a complexity that adds layers to the story. The protagonist, Sarah, is a refreshing departure from the typical damsel-in-distress trope. Her intelligence, determination, and vulnerabilities make her not just relatable but admirable.

The plot is an intricate web of twists and turns, expertly spun by the author. Just when you think you have a handle on where the story is headed, the narrative takes an unexpected detour, leaving you reeling with surprise. This meticulous plotting keeps the suspense alive, ensuring that the reader is kept guessing until the very last page.

The pacing of "The Bee Sting" is relentless. Each chapter is a new surge of adrenaline, propelling you forward. The short, punchy chapters are a clever technique that make it nearly impossible to put the book down. The prose is a seamless blend of eloquence and simplicity, allowing the story to shine without unnecessary distractions.

As the layers of the mystery are peeled back, the atmosphere of the town becomes increasingly palpable. The author's vivid descriptions evoke a sense of immersion, making the setting almost a character in itself. The sense of place is so strong that you can practically hear the hum of the bees and smell the aroma of the blooming flowers.

In a genre that often falls victim to clichés and predictability, "The Bee Sting" is a breath of fresh air. It combines the best elements of mystery, suspense, and character-driven storytelling into a harmonious symphony of literary excellence. Whether you're a dedicated fan of the genre or a casual reader looking for an enthralling escape, this book is a must-read. Prepare to be stung by the brilliance of "The Bee Sting" - a novel that will leave you abuzz with excitement long after you've turned the final page.
Kolin

The Bee Sting: A Novel of Family, Fortune, and Morality
The Bee Sting is a brilliant and ambitious novel that captures the zeitgeist of our times with intelligence and compassion.
Paul Murray has written a masterpiece of contemporary fiction that combines humor and tragedy, realism and fantasy, satire and empathy.
The novel is not only a gripping story of a dysfunctional family, but also a profound commentary on the state of the world and the human condition.
I enjoyed reading The Bee Sting because it was well-written, engaging, and original. I was drawn into the lives of the characters and their struggles. I also appreciated the author’s sharp observations and witty dialogue.
The novel has some flaws, such as being too long, too complex, and too bleak. However, these did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.
prem singh

The Bee Sting A Novel
Step into the universe of The Honey Bee Sting in this mesmerizing gem created by Paul Murray, best known for his educational range featured in Fine Bites the Dust. In this latest pearl, Murray delivers a pulsating flow of humour, courage and credibility that will have you completely charmed.

The Barnes family becomes a central figure in this storm of a novel, and their hardships will make you laugh and ponder the intricacies of attendance. Family head Dickie faces a crisis as his once booming automobile business teeters on the brink of collapse. In spite of this – instead of standing straight in front of its weight, he moves towards the forest, and brings the existential principle into an element of deliberate defiance.

In the interim Imelda and her loyal soul took control of the issues by turning her valuable assets into eBay postings, demonstrating her tenacity and versatility. Cass her brilliant least deceitful young lady, tests the limits of her opportunity in the most irregular of ways to wobble on a technique. That's how we got to see the brilliant twelve year old visionary P.J. Should not forget to remember.

Murray successfully brings these characters into the grip of fate and circumstance, exploring how apparently irrelevant chance exerts some control over our predestination in unexpected ways. Yet clearly in ordinary minutes lies the essence of Murray's virtues, the power of judgment and the adaptability of the human spirit.

The story is told so skillfully that an expert narrator like Murray could be called upon. As the characters struggle with their fundamentals, the reader receives a myriad of opinions - laughter, compassion, and a fundamental connection with the common human experience.

At its center, The Honey Bee Sting raises fundamental issues about the possibility of predestination and the hidden open door of recovery despite life's most overwhelming hardships. With a little decency, a little wit, and a whole lot of heart, Murray crafts a story that basically anyone will love.

Once again Paul Murray's fantasy range shines through brilliantly, and The Honey Bee Sting is an absolute must for those looking for a wildly clever experience.
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select		top 1 ezine_number, ezine_dt, ezine_image, ezine_brief_description, ezine_introduction
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SELECT 	x.competition_number, x.book_number, x.competition_teaser_title, x.competition_teaser_description, x.competition_intro_text, x.competition_expiration_dt, x.bb_briefs_flag, x.competition_full_info_flag, x.competition_type, x.competition_optin,x.competition_optin_text, 
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SELECT 	a.arc_number,a.arc_client_url,a.arc_active_dt, a.arc_off_ad_dt,
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	WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1

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	ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_recent_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=28ms, Records=4) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages,  ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link,
	            c.book_reading_guide
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	LEFT JOIN  	books c on c.book_number = b.ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	WHERE a.arc_number IN (select top 4 arc_number
							from		arcs
							WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1
							AND			arc_active_flag = 0
							AND 		arc_closed_flag = 1
							AND 		getdate() > arc_off_ad_dt
							ORDER BY	arc_on_ad_dt DESC)
	ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_book_number (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=20ms, Records=0) in /root/website/reader_reviews/index.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
SELECT 	ezine_preview_bb_link, ezine_preview_title
		FROM 	ezine_previews
		WHERE 	ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=50, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
SELECT 		top 50 reader_review_reviewer_email_address, count(reader_review_reviewer_email_address) as "count"
	FROM 		reader_reviews
	WHERE 		reader_review_reviewer_email_address like '%@%'
	AND 		reader_review_reviewer_email_address <> 'reviews@bookbrowse.com'
	GROUP BY 	reader_review_reviewer_email_address
	
	
	ORDER BY 	count desc
get_book_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=86ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_by_id.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
SELECT		a.book_number, a.book_title, a.book_sub_title, a.book_url, a.book_entry_dt, a.book_short_summary, a.book_excerpt, a.book_jacket_info, a.book_reading_guide, a.book_copyright_info, a.book_notes,
            	b.author_number, b.author_first_name, b.author_last_name, b.author_middle_initial,
            	f.edition_publish_dt AS "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_number_of_pages AS "hardcover_number_of_pages", f.edition_isbn AS "hardcover_isbn", f.edition_isbn13 "hardcover_isbn13", f.edition_jacket_image as "hardcover_jacket_image", f.edition_publisher as "hardcover_publisher",
            	g.edition_publish_dt AS "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_number_of_pages AS "paperback_number_of_pages", g.edition_isbn AS "paperback_isbn", g.edition_isbn13 "paperback_isbn13", g.edition_jacket_image as "paperback_jacket_image", g.edition_publisher as "paperback_publisher",
            	i.author_info_interview, i.author_info_biography,i.author_info_image,
            	CASE WHEN datalength(author_middle_initial) = 1 THEN author_first_name + ' ' + author_middle_initial + ' ' + author_last_name
            		 ELSE author_first_name + ' ' + author_last_name
            		 END "author_name",
            	CASE WHEN 
					(select count(*) from editions where book_number = 4364) = 1
					AND
					(select count(*) from editions where book_number = 4364 and edition_paperback_flag = 1) = 1
				THEN 1
				ELSE 0
				END AS "po_flag",
				(select count(*) from book_author_mapping m where m.author_number = b.author_number)
				+
				(select count(*) from ezine_previews where ezine_preview_bb_author_link = b.author_number and ezine_preview_bb_link =0)
				 as 'author_bookcount',
            	(SELECT CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS decimal(12,0))) AS decimal(12,1))
				FROM (
					SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
					FROM reader_reviews
					WHERE book_number = a.book_number
					AND reader_review_rating > 0
					
					UNION ALL
					
					SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
					FROM reading_lists
					WHERE book_number = CAST(a.book_number AS VARCHAR)
					AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
				) combined_ratings
			) "savrating",
			(SELECT COUNT(rating)
				FROM (
					SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
					FROM reader_reviews
					WHERE book_number = a.book_number
					AND reader_review_rating > 0
					
					UNION ALL
					
					SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
					FROM reading_lists
					WHERE book_number = CAST(a.book_number AS VARCHAR)
					AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
				) combined_ratings
			) as "savrating_count",
            	(select top 1 media_review_rating from media_reviews where book_number = a.book_number and media_review_type_number = 9) as "bbrating",
            	(select cast(AVG(CAST(media_review_rating AS numeric(12,2)))AS decimal(12,1)) from media_reviews where book_number = a.book_number and media_review_type_number <> 7 and media_review_rating > 0) "scritrating",
				(SELECT COUNT(media_review_rating) FROM media_reviews WHERE book_number = a.book_number AND media_review_type_number <> 7 AND media_review_rating > 0) as "scritrating_count",
            	(select top 1 gg.ezine_number from ezine_edition_mapping aa, editions bb, books cc, ezines gg            	
            	where aa.edition_number = bb.edition_number and bb.book_number = cc.book_number and aa.ezine_number = gg.ezine_number 
            	and cc.book_number = a.book_number and gg.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1 and gg.ezine_active_flag = 1) as "ezine_number",
				cgm.category_number,
				cgya.category_number AS "ya_flag"
				
,(select top 1 publisher_holding_company from publishers where (publisher_imprint like f.edition_publisher OR publisher_imprint like g.edition_publisher) AND publisher_holding_company LIKE 'Harper%') AS "publisher_holding_company"		
        
    FROM		books a 
    INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping c ON c.book_number = a.book_number
    INNER JOIN	authors b ON b.author_number = c.author_number  
    INNER JOIN	author_info i ON i.author_number = b.author_number
    
    LEFT JOIN	editions f ON f.book_number = a.book_number AND f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
    LEFT JOIN	editions g ON g.book_number = a.book_number AND g.edition_paperback_flag = 1
    LEFT JOIN	category_book_mapping cgm on cgm.book_number = a.book_number AND cgm.category_number = 48
    LEFT JOIN	category_book_mapping cgya on cgya.book_number = a.book_number AND cgya.category_number = 40
          
    WHERE 		a.book_number = ?
         
    ORDER BY	c.book_author_mapping_number
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_media_reviews_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=470ms, Records=8) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_by_id.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
SELECT		a.media_review_number, 
				a.book_number, 
				a.media_review_type_number, 
				a.media_review_title, 
				a.media_review_rating, 
				a.media_review, 
				a.media_review_old,
	
				CASE WHEN a.media_review_type_number = 9 THEN 	(select top 1 (case when dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_review_2) > 0 then dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_review_2) + dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_extras) 
                                                                                    else dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_review) 
                                                                                    end)
                                                                from ezine_edition_mapping c
                                                                INNER JOIN editions d ON (d.edition_number = c.edition_number)
                                                                INNER JOIN ezines e ON e.ezine_number = c.ezine_number
                                                                WHERE d.book_number = ?
                                                                
                                                                ORDER BY e.ezine_number ASC)
	 			ELSE 0 
	 			END  "wordc",
				
				CASE WHEN a.media_review_type_number = 9 THEN 	(select top 1 reviewer_number
		 														 from ezine_edition_mapping c
		 														 INNER JOIN editions d ON (d.edition_number = c.edition_number)
																 INNER JOIN ezines e ON e.ezine_number = c.ezine_number
		 														 WHERE d.book_number = ?
		 														 AND e.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1
																 ORDER BY d.edition_publish_dt DESC)
	 			ELSE 1
				END "reviewer_number",
				
				CASE WHEN a.media_review_type_number = 9 THEN 	(select top 1 reviewer_first_name + ' ' + reviewer_last_name AS "reviewer_name"
		 														 from ezine_edition_mapping c
		 														 INNER JOIN editions d ON (d.edition_number = c.edition_number)
																 INNER JOIN ezines e ON e.ezine_number = c.ezine_number
																 INNER JOIN reviewers r on r.reviewer_number = c.reviewer_number
		 														 WHERE d.book_number = ?
		 														 AND e.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1
																 ORDER BY d.edition_publish_dt DESC)
	 			END "reviewer_name"
	
	FROM		media_reviews a, media_review_types b
	
	WHERE		a.book_number IN (select distinct c.book_number from categories a, category_book_mapping b, book_author_mapping c where a.category_number = b.category_number and a.category_active_flag = 1 and b.book_number = c.book_number)
	AND			a.book_number = ?
	AND			a.media_review_type_number = b.media_review_type_number
	
	ORDER BY	b.media_review_type_sort_order ASC, media_review_rating DESC, media_review_title ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_reader_reviews_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=63ms, Records=6) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reader_reviews_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
select 		a.reader_review_number, a.book_number, a.reader_review_approved_flag, a.reader_review_dt,
				COALESCE(NULLIF(LTRIM(RTRIM(m.discourse_username)), ''), NULLIF(LTRIM(RTRIM(a.reader_review_reviewer_name)), '')) AS reader_review_reviewer_name,
				a.reader_review_reviewer_email_address, a.reader_review_reviewer_from_locale, a.reader_review_recommended, a.reader_review_rating, a.reader_review_title, a.reader_review_description, ISNULL(a.like_count, 0) AS like_count,
    			b.book_title,
    			ISNULL(e.edit_count, 0) AS edit_count,
    			e.last_edit_dt,
    			a.member_number AS review_member_number
    from 		reader_reviews a
    LEFT OUTER JOIN (
    	SELECT reader_review_number, COUNT(*) AS edit_count, MAX(edited_dt) AS last_edit_dt
    	FROM   reader_review_edits
    	GROUP BY reader_review_number
    ) e ON e.reader_review_number = a.reader_review_number
    LEFT OUTER JOIN members m ON m.member_number = a.member_number,
    			books b
    where 		a.book_number IN (select distinct c.book_number from categories a, category_book_mapping b, book_author_mapping c where a.category_number = b.category_number and a.category_active_flag = 1 and b.book_number = c.book_number)
    and 		a.book_number = ?
    and 		a.reader_review_approved_flag = 1
    and 		a.book_number = b.book_number
    

	order by a.reader_review_rating DESC, a.reader_review_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_book_awards_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_awards_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
select 		c.book_awards_category_number, c.book_awards_category_name, c.book_awards_category_sort_order,
				m.book_awards_mapping_number, m.book_award_dt,
                a.book_award_number, a.book_award_image, a.book_award_name
                
                
	from 		book_awards_mapping m
	inner join 	book_awards_category c on c.book_awards_category_number = m.book_awards_category_number
    inner join	book_awards a on a.book_award_number = c.book_award_number
    
	where 		m.book_number = ?
    
    order by	c.book_awards_category_sort_order ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_bb_runner_ups (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=18ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_awards_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:24.024
select	book_number
    
    from	category_book_mapping a, categories b, top_categories t
    
    where	t.top_category_number = b.top_category_number
    and		b.category_number = a.category_number
    and		t.top_category_number = 9
    and		a.book_number = ?
    and		b.category_visible_flag = 1
	and		a.book_number not in (	select book_number 
    									from 		book_awards_mapping m
													inner join 	book_awards_category c on c.book_awards_category_number = m.book_awards_category_number
    												inner join	book_awards a on a.book_award_number = c.book_award_number
                                    	where m.book_number = ? 
                                    	and a.book_award_number = 7)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_liked_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=88ms, Records=9) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_liked_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		b.book_title, b.book_number,
    			c.book_title "referenced_book_title", c.book_number AS "liked_book_number", c.book_short_summary as "liked_short_summary",
            	e.*,
                CASE WHEN datalength(e.author_middle_initial) > 0 
                	 THEN e.author_first_name + ' ' + e.author_middle_initial + '. ' + e.author_last_name
					 ELSE e.author_first_name + ' ' + e.author_last_name
					 END AS "author_name",
				(select top 1 edition_publish_dt from editions where editions.book_number = c.book_number order by edition_publish_dt DESC) as 'sortdate',
				(select count(*) from book_author_mapping m where m.author_number = d.author_number)
				+
				(select count(*) from ezine_previews where ezine_preview_bb_author_link = d.author_number and ezine_preview_bb_link =0)
				 as 'liked_author_bookcount'
                
	FROM 		liked a
	INNER JOIN	books b ON b.book_number = a.book_number
	INNER JOIN	books c ON c.book_number = a.liked_book_number
	INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping d ON c.book_number = d.book_number
	INNER JOIN	authors e ON d.author_number = e.author_number
    
    WHERE 		a.book_number = ?
    
	ORDER BY 	sortdate desc, c.book_title
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_categories_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=81ms, Records=8) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_categories_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select 		distinct a.category_number, a.top_category_number, a.category_name, a.category_description, a.category_meta_keywords, a.category_active_flag, a.category_visible_flag, a.category_member_only_flag, a.category_qry_template, a.category_sort_order, a.category_tag_size,
    			b.*
	
    from 		categories a
	left join	top_categories b on a.top_category_number = b.top_category_number
	left join	category_book_mapping c on c.category_number = a.category_number
	
    where 		a.category_active_flag = 1
    and 		a.category_visible_flag = 1
	and 		c.book_number = ?
	

    order by 	b.top_category_sort_order, b.top_category_name, a.category_sort_order, a.category_name
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

bb_review (Datasource=, Time=0ms, Records=1) in /root/website/reader_reviews/index.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT media_review, reviewer_number from get_media_reviews_by_book_id where media_review_type_number = 9
get_arc_idfk (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=15ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_bb_link = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 4662

get_arc_idfk_legacy (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_bb_link = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1 AND a.discourse_flag = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 4662

obc_discussions (Datasource=booktalk_new, Time=215ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		t.name,
                m.title, m.body,
                u.username, t.id,
				(SELECT COUNT(*) from booktalk_messages where threadidfk = t.id) AS	"responses"
                
    FROM 		booktalk_forums f
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_threads t on t.forumidfk = f.id
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_messages m on m.posted = t.lastpostcreated
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_users u on u.id = m.useridfk
    
    WHERE 	f.id = ?
    AND 	f.active = 1
	AND		t.active = 1
    
    ORDER BY t.name, t.messages DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) =

searchResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=87ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title
					FROM DiscourseSearchResults
					
        WHERE 		book_number = ? 
                    AND topic_id IS NOT NULL
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4662

get_ezine_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=26ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_ezine_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT a.ezine_type_number
	FROM ezines a
	WHERE a.ezine_number = 1
get_ezine_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=82ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_ezine_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT TOP 1  
                a.ezine_short_title, a. ezine_boxed_content_title, a.ezine_boxed_content, a.ezine_review, a.ezine_review_2,
                b.edition_paperback_flag, b.edition_publish_dt, b.edition_isbn,
                c.book_title, c.book_sub_title, c.book_reading_guide, c.book_excerpt, c.book_number,
                e.author_first_name, e.author_middle_initial, e.author_last_name, e.author_number, 
                f.author_info_biography, 
                g.ezine_number, g.ezine_dt, g.ezine_bbsays_flag,
				i.article_category_number, i.article_category_name
		
	FROM    	ezine_edition_mapping AS a 
		
	INNER JOIN 	editions AS b ON (a.edition_number = b.edition_number)
	INNER JOIN 	books AS c ON (b.book_number = c.book_number )
	INNER JOIN 	book_author_mapping AS d ON (c.book_number = d.book_number )
	INNER JOIN 	authors AS e ON (d.author_number = e.author_number )
	INNER JOIN 	author_info AS f ON (e.author_number = f.author_number)
	INNER JOIN 	ezines AS g ON (a.ezine_number = g.ezine_number)
	LEFT JOIN	article_ezine_edition_mapping h ON h.ezine_edition_mapping_number = a.ezine_edition_mapping_number
	LEFT JOIN	article_categories i ON i.article_category_number = h.article_category_number

	WHERE		c.book_number = ?
	AND			g.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1
	AND			g.ezine_active_flag = 1
	
	
	ORDER BY 		g.ezine_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

check_permalink (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=13ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	count(*) as "count"
    FROM 	books
    WHERE 	book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

check_editors_choice (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	count(*) as "count"
    FROM 	books
    WHERE 	book_number = ?
    AND		book_number IN (SELECT		top 4 a.book_number
                            FROM		editors_choice a 
                            WHERE		editors_choice_dt < getdate()
                            ORDER BY	editors_choice_dt DESC)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

check_free_ezine (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		count(*) as "count"
    FROM    	ezine_edition_mapping AS a
    INNER JOIN 	ezines b ON b.ezine_number = a.ezine_number
    INNER JOIN	editions c ON c.edition_number = a.edition_number
    WHERE 		c.book_number = ?
	AND			ezine_edition_free_review_flag = 1
	AND			dateadd(ww,4,b.ezine_dt) > getdate()
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

check_cat_73 (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=9ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		count(*) as "count"
    FROM    	books AS b
    INNER JOIN 	category_book_mapping AS c ON c.book_number = b.book_number
    WHERE 		b.book_number = ?
	AND			c.category_number = 73
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_ezine_status (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=8ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	top 1 g.ezine_active_flag, ezine_dt, book_title
FROM		ezine_edition_mapping AS a 
INNER JOIN	editions AS b ON (a.edition_number = b.edition_number)
INNER JOIN	books AS c ON (b.book_number = c.book_number)
INNER JOIN	ezines AS g ON (a.ezine_number = g.ezine_number)
WHERE		c.book_number = ?
ORDER BY	g.ezine_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

check_old_ezine (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=18ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 		count(*) as "count"
    FROM    	ezine_edition_mapping AS a
    INNER JOIN 	ezines b ON b.ezine_number = a.ezine_number
    INNER JOIN	editions c ON c.edition_number = a.edition_number
    WHERE 		c.book_number = ?
	AND			datediff(mm,b.ezine_dt,getdate()) > 12
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_ezine_status (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=14ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	top 1 g.ezine_active_flag, ezine_dt, book_title
FROM		ezine_edition_mapping AS a 
INNER JOIN	editions AS b ON (a.edition_number = b.edition_number)
INNER JOIN	books AS c ON (b.book_number = c.book_number)
INNER JOIN	ezines AS g ON (a.ezine_number = g.ezine_number)
WHERE		c.book_number = ?
ORDER BY	g.ezine_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_author_bookcount (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_author_bookcount.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select		b.book_title as "title", 1 as "bb_flag", b.book_number as "number"
        from		book_author_mapping a
		inner join	books b on b.book_number = a.book_number
        where		a.author_number = ?
union
    	select		c.ezine_preview_title as "title", 0 as "bb_flag", c.ezine_preview_number as "number"
        from		ezine_previews c
        where		c.ezine_preview_bb_author_link = ?
        and			c.ezine_preview_bb_link = 0
		
order by title DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1929
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1929

get_coauthor (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select 		book_number, 
            			CASE	WHEN datalength(d.author_middle_initial) > 1 
				                THEN d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_middle_initial + ' ' + d.author_last_name
				                ELSE d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_last_name
                        END "author",
                        d.author_number
            from		book_author_mapping e
            inner join	authors d ON e.author_number = d.author_number
            where		e.book_number = ?
			order by	book_author_mapping_number ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_book_image (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=7ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select 	f.edition_publish_dt "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_jacket_image "hardcover_jacket_image", 
            g.edition_publish_dt "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_jacket_image "paperback_jacket_image"
    
    from   	books a
	left join editions f on a.book_number = f.book_number and f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
	left join editions g on a.book_number = g.book_number and g.edition_paperback_flag = 1
                    
    where 	a.book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_book_image (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=18ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select 	f.edition_publish_dt "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_jacket_image "hardcover_jacket_image", 
            g.edition_publish_dt "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_jacket_image "paperback_jacket_image"
    
    from   	books a
	left join editions f on a.book_number = f.book_number and f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
	left join editions g on a.book_number = g.book_number and g.edition_paperback_flag = 1
                    
    where 	a.book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

get_coauthor (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select 		book_number, 
            			CASE	WHEN datalength(d.author_middle_initial) > 1 
				                THEN d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_middle_initial + ' ' + d.author_last_name
				                ELSE d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_last_name
                        END "author",
                        d.author_number
            from		book_author_mapping e
            inner join	authors d ON e.author_number = d.author_number
            where		e.book_number = ?
			order by	book_author_mapping_number ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4662

IsPowerReviewer (Datasource=, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/reader_reviews/dsp_reviews.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select *
			from get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers
			where reader_review_reviewer_email_address LIKE 'CathrynConroy@gmail.com'
IsPowerReviewer (Datasource=, Time=6ms, Records=0) in /root/website/reader_reviews/dsp_reviews.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select *
			from get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers
			where reader_review_reviewer_email_address LIKE 'Elperks@sbcglobal.net'
IsPowerReviewer (Datasource=, Time=1ms, Records=0) in /root/website/reader_reviews/dsp_reviews.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select *
			from get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers
			where reader_review_reviewer_email_address LIKE 'koch.gloriav@gmail.com'
IsPowerReviewer (Datasource=, Time=1ms, Records=0) in /root/website/reader_reviews/dsp_reviews.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select *
			from get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers
			where reader_review_reviewer_email_address LIKE 'szubair88@gmail.com'
IsPowerReviewer (Datasource=, Time=1ms, Records=0) in /root/website/reader_reviews/dsp_reviews.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select *
			from get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers
			where reader_review_reviewer_email_address LIKE 'kolinnorman@gmail.com'
IsPowerReviewer (Datasource=, Time=0ms, Records=0) in /root/website/reader_reviews/dsp_reviews.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select *
			from get_reader_reviews_power_reviewers
			where reader_review_reviewer_email_address LIKE 'psy44667@gmail.com'
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	top 10 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1
and getdate() <= dateadd(day,1,a.arc_off_ad_dt)

ORDER BY NEWID()
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=37ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	top 3 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
			b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
					(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
					 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
					 ELSE 0
					 END)
				from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

	FROM arcs a
	INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

	WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND arc_obc_flag = 0
	AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1

	ORDER BY a.arc_off_ad_dt DESC
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_quotes (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=1) in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
select top 1 ezine_number, ezine_quote, ezine_quote_title
	    from ezines
	    where len(ezine_quote_title) > 1
	    order by newid()
get_free_newsletters (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=4, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT 	*
    FROM 	free_newsletters
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=20ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:16:25.025
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
		 	AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:16:26.026
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        		AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:16:26.026
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 594


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