Official Review: kindred Journeys by Marjorie Tapley-Olson

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Re: Official Review: kindred Journeys by Marjorie Tapley-Olson

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I don't see the problem in naming minor characters as every single person has a name. I really enjoyed your review, and it's clear that Martha as well as the other characters have inspired you.
But the path I’ve chosen has always been the right one, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. :)
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Official Review: Kindred Journeys by Marjorie Tapley-Olson is a look into the book through and through for readers! The words composing the review are ample and expressive! They give us a direct access to the knowledge of the story!
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Post by Jennifer Donovan Smith »

This is a fantastic review! You hit all of the major points that I am looking for when scouring reviews. As if the synopsis wasn't interesting enough, you've convinced me that I need to read this book. I can't imagine the level of desperation one would need to feel to make the decisions that the mother made, feeling that she was doing what was best for her babies.
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That bears a human soul!
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I really enjoyed your review enough to want to read the book. Why did Martha lose her babies, how many babies did she give birth to, did she find Farley? I have so many questions I need answered. The story is intriguing and I can't wait to read about Martha and all the characters mentioned.
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I like how the author focused on Martha's character. This looks like a great single-character focused book.
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A very nice story. It is quite interesting as well as a bit sad to read about misfortunes and hardships of a person. I loved this review. So nice.
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. I enjoyed the sample and will undoubtedly be adding this book to my reading list.
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It's not the kind of book I would enjoy reading but i can see how it would be good for other readers who are a fan of the genre.
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Post by Agnes Masobeng »

Martha is a stronh character. I doubt I would have done what she did if I was in her situation. Taking such trips while hesvily pregnant ! Great review.
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Post by Steven Samuel »

I am undoubtedly intrigued by this book. Martha's journey sounds like an adventure I would very much love to read. Thanks for this wonderful review.
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I like the various stories set in the wilderness of America and how the protagonists cope with the challenges. Nice review.
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Martha had a lot of courage to just leave home and go into the world with no money or a friend.
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The plot sounds engaging with all its twists and turns. Martha's character, though unlikable to some, definitely looks more realistic to me. Thank you for the engaging review.
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I'm intrigued by Martha's story and I'd like to learn more about what happens to her and and the twins. Apart from being character-driven, the story seems to have good dialogues and descriptions too. Thanks for your review!
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I like character-driven plots! This seems to encompass a whole lot of heavy themes but your review makes it sound like something worth reading! I agree though that naming characters appearing only once is unnecessary and just confuses readers. Thanks for the review!
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