Review by Espie -- Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon

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Kister Bless wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 16:13 The title of the book itself is so intriguing. I love Sarah Cooley's story and would love to read every bit of it. Great review!
I had initial inklings about how the book's cover, title, and theme could all tie up together, too. I wouldn't be able to say that I perfectly guessed what really is the case, though. However, I hope you'd read and find this piece as noteworthy and worth reading as I did. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your kind words.
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Ijeoma Kikelomo wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 16:15 This is a truly intriguing piece. The plot is captivating and I like its characters. They seem dynamic and refreshing. My interest is definitely peaked!
It's a unique piece, indeed. Although it goes beyond mere first impressions, this piece didn't disappoint at all. I hope you'd read and find it as noteworthy as I did. Thank you for dropping by and for sharing your thoughts.
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Radiant3 wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 16:32 Very thorough review. From your description of Sarah's story and journey, this definitely seems like a book to read.
She's unique and yet relatable at the same time. There's more than what initially meets the eye in this story. I hope you'd read and find it as worthwhile and insightful as I did. Thank you for your kind words.
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Georgia Lyonhyde wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 16:35 I'm not entirely won over with this book. I think it's something I could enjoy but at present it seems too complex for me to want to entertain right now.

Perhaps I'll read more reviews in the future and consider it again.
It's not a straightforward read at first instance just as life could be tumultuous at times, too. However, it has fantastical tinges of what could be amidst realistic details also gleanable in reality. I do understand that we all have varying preferences and corresponding choices. Thus, thank you for your honest comments.
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Kareka88 wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 16:38 Thank you for your in-depth review. This sounds like an exciting adventure story. I like Native American lore, and I look forward to checking it out further.
That's quite true, indeed. You'd find such tinges in this piece plus more. I do hope you'd read and find this book as worthwhile as I did despite my initial expectations. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts.
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pinchess07 wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 16:42 They say it's the journey that matters more than the destination, amd this book looks like the perfect example, woth strong emphasis on family, fantasy, and folklore.
I quite like your profound thoughts. Indeed, there are numerous insights and tinges to love from this piece. I hope you'd read and find it as worthwhile as I did despite my initial expectations. Thank you for your positive comments.
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Misael wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 17:08 It seemed to be a new plot for the adventure and mystery genre. I am looking forward to meet Sarah and her relative as soon as I am able to get hold of this 4-rated novel.
It's quite unique and more than what initially meets the eye, indeed. I hope you'd be able to read and find this piece as worthwhile as I did. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Miriam Molina wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 17:13 I also give the book 4 out of 4. It is challenging to read Sarah's adventures with the canoe people. But that's part of the experience of awakening that the reader goes through with Strong Heart.

You wrote a stunning review!
I wouldn't wonder about your decision at all, indeed. Spoilers aside, I agree that there are heaps of insights that we could glean from this piece. Thank you for your humbling appreciative words.
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Farmgurl1 wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 17:24 Based on the review, it sounds like a fun book full of adventure. Sarah seems like a strong character that goes through many challenges. Great review!
This book could indeed be as adventurous as life could be for some that could be burdensome for some but is a challenge to overcome for others. It turned out differently from what I've expected, but I hope you'd read and find this piece as worthwhile as I did. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your kind words.
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hsimone wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 17:45 What a great combination - a headstrong orphan girl and her grandfather. It's definitely great to know Sarah's experience was extraordinary. It's nice to know that you liked how the story weaved in convention and tradition with some of the folklore that Tom didn't believe in. Too bad about the errors found here, but it's nice that the author included some of his personal background into his story. I actually read this. It wasn't my favorite book and I had a hard time enjoying it, but I'm glad you did! Thanks for sharing!
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CrescentMoon wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 17:50 I like the mix of realism and adventure and magic and it sounds like Sarah has quite a journey. Great and thorough review!
The piece is quite a concoction of such and more, indeed. It didn't turn out into what I initially expected it to be, but I hope you'd read and find this book as noteworthy as I did. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your kind words.
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RaeReads wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 17:53 I feel that I may really enjoy this book after reading the sample chapter and this review. The characters seem relatable and the review brought to light themes in the book that I personally find fascinating. Well done.
This book fits that bill, indeed, plus at least a few other surprises to boot. It has real-life insights with the imaginative elements of a fictional piece. I hope you'd read and find this piece as noteworthy as I did. Thank you for dropping by and for your kind words.
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zarah_ wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 18:05 I got a review copy of this book, although halfway through reading, I gave up. The pace was too slow for me so I didn’t get to find out what happens at the end of her journey.
It could start off as arduous as life could really be for those of us in direr or more challenging situations. More often than not, that journey entails not easily giving up to eventually reach and see the more noteworthy realms. The good thing about our life is that there's always a chance to try once more even if we failed the first or even the second time around. There's always hope. Thank you for dropping by and for your honesty.
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prospero360 wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 18:05 Sounds like an interesting adventure novel. Sarah seems like a loveable character too.
It has tinges of that plus more. The book isn't bereft of insights either. I do hope you'd read and find this piece as worthwhile as I did. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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rave_2 wrote: 20 Nov 2018, 18:26 It's interesting how the author used his personal background for the characters' thoughts. Great review.
That's one of the many facets of the book that I've found quite notable, too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your humbling words.
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