Official Review: Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi

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Re: Official Review: Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi

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I don't remember when was the last time I read something absurdist and surrealist novel like this. Given a good review of this book, I will definitely check this out.
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What an intriguing plot! A Dark fantasy story about crimes that the protagonist never comitted, and how she fights to clear her name is the theme of this book. Philosophical books are not for me. Thanks for the review.
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I dont enjoy reading absurdist, surrealist, or philosophical novels that keep you guessing. So i will pass on this one. Congratulations on BOTD.
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This sounds like a very unique book with fun twists. I'm glad it was professionally edited. That's always a big relief.
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Sounds like an interesting mystery novel with a nice concept. The descriptive writing and suspense will be key to my enjoyment of the book. Nice review.
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This book seems to have a unique perspective. The surreal nature is oddly attractive, I think I'll love it. Thanks for a fantastic review.
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The world of Abi, the button maker, sounds so boring and isolated and then to be labeled as a "Disturbance Potential" one day as she woke up realizing that she did not have any "Terrors" in the night, sounds all topsy turvy. The story sounds like it is written well and keeps readers in suspense to the end.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting psyche novel and an adventure to prove one's innocence. Well done.
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Seven at Two Past Five
by Tara Basi

I read the pages available on Amazon and could not find the interest explained in the official review. Although the office review cites this book as creative, this is not the type of book for my interest. Congratulations to the author for BOTD.
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I quite like the sound of this extremely unique and abstract novel. I was already really interested once I heard that the protagonist's name is a number and she is basically a sheep in her simple world; a very relatable position. Great review!!
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It definitely is a unique novel. I'm not sure if I would like it though. It's always refreshing to know the book was professionally edited. No errors makes it easier to read.
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The story seems so appealing. The way you describe the various stages of the book is heart to read. I love how you are confident that this book will be successful
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Wow mysterious, a different dimension #Syfy, great summary in the review and the intense details of it is a pull. Books like this gives people a wide imagination and showed that our minds are relentless. Beautiful.
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Post by abbiejoice »

Based on the review, this looks like an interesting book to read. I was intrigued by the main protagonist, Abi, as well as the peculiar world she lives in. The philosophical allegory also interests me.
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I'm not much into this type of book but the story seems quite intriguing. Happy reading and great review
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