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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This is such a well-written review. Your opinion and rating is so well justified and I love the way you describe the plot. I particularly like the part about when you said if you'd read it again.
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This sounds like my kind of book. I've always appreciated dystopian fiction and always felt like an outcast who was rather on trial at all times from my more socially desirable peers. Thank you for the impressive review!
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The cover alone had me curious and interested. I love this genre, but am rarely surprised anymore by the mysteries. Seeing how high a rating you’ve given it definitely had me curious to see if it will surprise and impress me as much as it seems to have done for you. Thank you for your review. :)
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No other word to describe the book but creative! The plot is so intriguing and I am so excited to read the book in few sittings because I want to know the mystery and revelations as to why the protaginist has a number as her name and being isolated from the others. Congrats!
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Thank you for this detailed review. You did an excellent job describing a complex plot and story line. This seems very unique and has undoubtedly piqued my interest.
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This book has piqued my curiostity! I want to know more about the “disturbance potential,” and look forward to discovering the world beyond with the protagonist!
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I tend to love novels that carry a good element of suspense. This also seems very well written. When I have the time I will deffinatly give it a go.
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It has been a while since I have read a good absurdist novel. I am excited to give this one a try. Thanks for the review!
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Thanks for your review! Abi's world sounds completely bizarre. I wonder what her job as a button-maker consists of; is she actually making buttons? I don't know if I could handle all the absurd events that occur in the book. It seems strange that she would get in trouble for not having nightmares anymore; this usually would be something positive.
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Your description of the book was very intriguing and interesting. If I were choosing to read the book based only on your blurb, I would be all for it! Your information about the typos (or lack of) was very helpful, as typos are a deal breaker for me. Additionally, I like how you described the genre, and how you described the audience so excellently. Great job!
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting story about a woman whose life is ruled by order and routine and as soon as something minor like nightmares changes, her whole world changes too. Well done.
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I like your recommendations, as I realized while reading a sample that this was exactly the type of book that I'd read in an English Literature class and delve into discussion about the author's intent. I'm impressed that you feel compelled to read it again, and I'm curious about the ending. Thanks for the great review!
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The sample that I read was quite...unusual. I don’t think that I have ever ready anything quite like it before. It stirred feelings in me that I frankly haven’t felt before in a book. My first impression of the setting was a dark hallway. Either way, it was very interesting and made me thirsting for more.
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Such an interesting plot with no grammatical errors? This is the book I need. Thanks for this amazing review!
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Your review has me curious at this off beat book. Can't wait to delve in.
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