Review by AnnObiageri -- The Bronze Bear

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Re: Review by AnnObiageri -- The Bronze Bear

Post by Chigo Nwagboso »

When a book's characters are well developed, it makes reading interesting and seamless. I love the themes in this book, and I'd add it to my shelf. Thanks for an insightful review.
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The review leaves u wanting for more. How does the charm help Fred. How does Fred's childhood affect his future as a war fighter?
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I don't read war stories, so I won't be picking it up, but I liked that Fred's character transition was well done. I appreciate the author's effort to introduce different elements to make it engaging. Thank you for a well-written review.
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It's a book that has a lot of pain and sadness. But that's my favourite type of book. The other themes of friendship are also good.
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This sounds like a heart-wrenching book about war. I love how the bronze bear plays a huge role in the man's life. Thanks for the informative review.
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Unfortunately, even if war stories were my cup of tea I am afraid that I would have skipped this book anyway. For two main reasons - first, review couldn't entice me to delve in this storyline and second, I am strongly discouraged by 2.7 out of 4 Average Reviewer Rating. But sincere congratulations with BOTD!
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All the things that I’d love to read about. Great review . A definate interest to put on my bookshelf. Congrats on the BOTD!
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The author telling the story of loss and pain in such an easy manner so that even though one feel the pain, and yet one is engulfed by the joy, relief and peace of the characters made the storyline unique. Great review!
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"The Bronze Bear" by Jerry A. Greenberg - A story that brings a sense of the kindness and love imbued in Fred, the protagonist. From the beautifully told memories of his grandpa and his maturing process. Wound in to the memories are stories of a bronze bear which perhaps has magical powers but at any rate was a treasured, "borrowed from grandpa without asking" thing of great meaning to Fred and to grandpa. Fred also has wartime experience to tell us about. Thanks for the review.
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The Bronze Bear seems like a fascinating story, ideal for fans of war stories. Fred seems like an interesting character. I'm curious to know how the story plays out for him. Great review.
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I'm not a fan of war novels. This one looks to be well written with an intriguing plot. I am not sure though if I'll be adding it to my to-read list. Great review
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Its not very often that I come across a book about war, that's not all about war but majors on the actual participants in the war. This book talks about Fred the person and also Fred the soldier. Should be an interesting read. Thanks for the good review.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting story about a guy named Fred and his lucky charm, a bear, as he faces a series of difficulties and obstacles such as war and loss. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Post by Kaitlyn Canedy »

I like to think that this little bronze bear is a piece of Fred to be totally honest. Bear is almost like the little voice that everyone needs in their lives that helps them make the right choices. Thanks for the review! :)
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