Big John

An entertaining ghost story romance

Revisado: 05-02-25

I enjoyed the story and the characters. It’s pretty spicy in a few places but well written, emphasizing the romance. Was it the ghosts or the real people? The AI narration tales some getting used to, but overall it was acceptable. After listening to this book, I decided to publish an AI narrated book of my own. It’s a good, imaginative story and I recommend it to romance readers.

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Great Detective Story

Revisado: 07-30-23

I don't typically read cop, detective, or crime stories, but I was drawn to this novel by many of the comments and the fact that I was looking for something different. This book did not disappoint. Great story and a page turner.

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Sci Fi at its Best

Revisado: 07-30-23

This novel is a classic. Incredibly imaginative characters and their stories. Plenty of science related context, but the emphasis is on the unusual characters. I didn't want it to end, so I can't wait to read the sequel.

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Fascinating and Entertaining

Revisado: 07-30-23

I must admit that my initial draw to this novel was that it was about the House of York - my name is York. Years ago, I read two other novels related to this subject, so Thwarted Queen felt familiar. But I found Cynthia Sally Haggard's story to be fresh, well written, and very interesting. The performance was also outstanding, causing the characters to really come alive for me. This is one of the few books that I've finished within just a few days. Although I knew how the tale ends, historically, I was still compelled to read on about the details. What a tangled web of intrigue and political maneuvering! It is interesting to see how authors and historians vary widely in their portrayals of Cecylia, Edward IV, Richard III, and Elizabeth. It explains why some of the reviews for this novel claim historical inaccuracies. It's a matter of perspective I suppose. Nevertheless, this is an excellent read and well worth the investment of time.

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Great Page Turner

Revisado: 04-05-23

Really enjoyed this story. It just kept moving at a great pace and was fun to read and I didn't have to think about some message the author was trying to promote. Just a good story that takes your mind off of everyday life.

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Unique and compelling

Revisado: 03-02-23

This is definitely a unique story. I’m am surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The performance was brilliant in my opinion and helped to make this novel so entertaining. I think it requires some degree of persistence to go the distance because of its unusual topic but I thought it was compelling and beautifully written. If you appreciate good literature you should read or listen to this book

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Fast Paced Cautionary Tale

Revisado: 01-09-23

An interesting and entertaining story that is a frighteningly realistic look at what our near future world could look like. Our over dependence on technology and lack of understanding about how much personal information is being collected provides corporations and governments with the power to control. The author's obvious knowledge of high tech makes the tale believable. Most of the technology in the story is already in use or in research and development. Great hacker names for the good guys. I recommend this book if you like hi-tech sci-fi.

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Excellent Story

Revisado: 09-16-22

I listened to this audiobook at the recommendation of my wife. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the performance by the author. Writing this story in the first person made feel personal and I think was a good choice. I recommend this book to just about anyone who loves a good story.

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A different War Story

Revisado: 08-19-22

I have read many novels and non-fiction accounts of World War II. I have enjoyed almost all of them but I began to get a little burned out on the genre and topic. After a couple of years of passing these tales by, I was drawn to this one because of the bookshop angle. I'm very glad I decided to read yet one more WWII story. The Last Bookshop is an excellent novel that describes, what I felt, was a different perspective of how the war effected everyday people. It was entertaining and engaging, and the characters were well developed. Definitely recommend.

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Poetic Prose - Wonderful

Revisado: 08-19-22

This story is written with such incredible description, it's difficult to describe given my comparatively sparse vocabulary. It is beautiful, despite the inherent sorrow of the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, including the narration by Edward Herrmann, who was perfect. If you appreciate sophisticated literature, you will enjoy this book, albeit the sad tale it tells.

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