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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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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An interesting writing style like deciphering a 3D abstract painting. A simple daily routine of a button maker rocked by daily nightmares. One day she comes to work refreshed from a peaceful slumber. She was unjustly accused of absurdities. Did her nightmares boost her job performance? Or was she exposing her employer and colleagues as bully slave drivers?
Thanks BOTD & for the good review.
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The book sounds good. Thank you for the BOTD.
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After reading the first paragraphs of this review, Orson Welles "1984" immediately came to my mind, which interested me. I appreciate narratives that go out of the ordinary and touch the sureal albeit resonating with the real world. Amazing story reviewed in an amazing way. Congratulations.
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The creature that normally sleeps in the coffin is a vampire and surely I would like to know if the protagonist Abi is one of them and why she is accused of such a crime. Thanks for the detailed review. And congrats to the author on the BOTD.
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Post by Ndagire Hassifah1 »

The creature that normally sleeps in the coffin is a vampire and surely I would like to know if the protagonist Abi is one of them and why she is accused of such a crime. Thanks for the detailed review. And congrats to the author on the BOTD.
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The opening of this book is very strange but really sets the tone for how orderly and driven by rules Abi’s life was is.
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Post by Maduabuchi Okwiya N Eze »

I am excited to learn from this review that the author, Tara Basi, infused some elements of suspense in this novel. Knowing that this novel is fast-paced and thoroughly edited, I look forward to reading this it, especially to find out why Abi keeps having nightmares every time she sleeps.
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Post by Chimdik Chimezi »

Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi details the life of Abe, the button maker and her struggles to clear herself from wrong accusations. From the review, the book's story does not resonate with me. I will pass it along.
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I have always seen the concept of routine work as discipline except when you are being controlled from this book abi seems to be under the control of a higher power and i look forward to seeing how she faces her judgement, Congratulations on BOTD!.
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Post by Damian Keyes »

The world described in this review is dystopian. Somehow, Seven did something that stopped her from experiencing pain in her nightmares. I'm not into sci-fi/fantasy novels but I'm looking forward to reading this one.
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Post by Mayang Bature »

Well, the concept of this book is unusual. I have never seen any like it. I don't know what led everyone to believe that Abi was the creature from the coffin. After reading this review, I have so many questions and I'm sure reading it will satisfy my curiosity.
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Post by Kirsten Schuder »

It sounds like you have to stay on your toes with this one. The world is intriguing, and I'm sure there is a lot of social commentary on this one, critiques of our society and the demands it places on us. I'll be picking this one up. Great review!
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A bizarre concept, indeed. I imagine that this book contains some strange and unexplainable elements and it pique my interest already. I am looking forward to read this. Thanks for your review.
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This sounds like a refreshingly odd story. I was put off by the cover, but I may have to reconsider this read. Thank you for your excellent review, and congrats on BOTD!
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