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Linda M

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Good character development

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-24-25

I just tried this author who is new to me as a flyer. What a delightful surprise. The story is complex. It reminds us of how strong we women can be through painful life experiences.

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A Big Undertaking

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-27-25

The complexity of the story evolves with several characters and their intertwined lives over decades. We hear of their frolics and follies, often from dream states. The approach requires deep concentration to follow as the author scatters so many seeds of emotion that it feels one has read several novels.

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Bringing the past alive

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Reviewed: 02-07-25

The story has complex human interactions with in depth character development. Its historical setting adds to my awareness of the role of behind the scenes “fighting” in a war.

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Good character development

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-18-24

I thought this was more mature and culturally complex than other books by this author, even though I’ve enjoyed some of those. My only dislike is that I don’t understand the meaning of the title. I do wish that had been explained better in the book.

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Complex story

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Reviewed: 09-01-24

This is storytelling at its best. The author has amazing talent and has developed it well.
It is fortunate that Scott Brick, one of the best readers ever, engaged us with pure delight.

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Such a different Steel

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Reviewed: 08-04-24

I never read ghost stories but I do read DS. She is such a good storyteller that one can just suspend reality.

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The lesson to young women

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Reviewed: 07-21-24

Lisa Jewell makes a strong case for guiding young women believe in themselves as perfect enough

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Gruesome medical scenes

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-14-24

The author did the medical aspect well. He writes well. That said, I’m not fond of nearly constant graphic descriptions of cruelty and injuries nor of villainous behavior so I wouldn’t read another of his books.

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Not for me

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-03-24

Invoking a world of mythical creatures to create interest is absurd to me. Fantasy that seems so ridiculous

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Amusing

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Reviewed: 05-02-24

I was surprised and pleased that the author has a sense of humor as she tells the tale that has some sad life stories.

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