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A little gem.

Revisado: 01-05-25

I particularly appreciate the research and analysis of how the heroine's story was presented to the public at the time, versus what the true facts must have been. Immensely interesting and insightful; much more than a novel. A little gem.

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Mystery kept alive from beginning to end

Revisado: 01-04-24

Thoroughly enjoyed this read; both the detail that brings it all to life and the rather complex unexpected unexpected plot.

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A seaman's read

Revisado: 01-04-23

Beautiful writing and narration. Very good basis to the story. My lack of seamanship and knowledge of tidal behaviour and canals made it an interesting, though also somewhat confusing read. Very unexpected twists and turns. Perfect for yachting lovers.

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Intimacy explained

Revisado: 02-26-22

Very relevant to Mediterranean culture. A useful insight for older generations with fixed perceptions about marriage/romance/fidelity/etc. Bucai never ceases to impress me, no matter how many of his books I have read. He has an open and also sincere and human view of life, with a wealth of knowledge and touching stories. I particularly appreciate his realism.

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Definitely worth reading... for us all.

Revisado: 01-21-22

Happy to have read it. Definitely adds knowledge and understanding of how politics link with daily life. Good insight to how political decisions and social set-up impact under-priviledged social groups, in ways you wouldn't consider if not directly affected. Subtly raises social awareness on vital fundamental issues Interesting connections within international politics. I felt it could be more compact and shorter, yet I will definitely read more books by this author.

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Both good and interesting read

Revisado: 03-17-21

I enjoyed it from beginning to end; appreciating how harsh realities of the time are introduced. It is a very well written and insightful journey into what the Australian exiles and natives faced with the British.

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A very good and enjoyable read

Revisado: 03-17-21

Just what you seek in a novel: a good read, a good story, excitement, compassion... and good narration. I loved reading it and can't wait for Kim Michele to produce more like it.

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Not one of Kim Michele's best works

Revisado: 03-17-21

Though I love other books by this author, and both her writing style and the narration are good, I felt it was long drawn, a little repetitive and insufficient content is given throughout. The plot is not bad, but (for me) it looses its excitement by the unnecessarily long stretches of words.

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Too much praise, little substance

Revisado: 11-21-20

Other than an introduction into QT, which could have easily been presented in a 2-page article, there is very little substance. 80% = praising QT, less than 20% = insight into QT.
I would recommend you skip this book altogether and seek out a QT workbook.

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title could not have been more accurate

Revisado: 11-20-20

Worth reading, even if you have no children - like myself, because you develop an understanding of the adults in your life, the effects of the childhood parenting they received, and helping you relate to them today.
Also, the author connects to one straight away, as she's very down to earth and realistic about nobody being perfect, including herself... and yet, will always have an encouraging solution to propose.
Narrator is good, except when she puts on silly voice of someone else talking...

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