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Some fantasy books are a breath of fresh air, others feel like a goblin farted in your mouth. These are a mixed bag.

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The Book of Henry deserves a few points for ambition, but its tonal juggling act -- and a deeply maudlin twist -- may leave viewers gaping in disbelief rather than choking back tears.