Official Review: On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco

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Re: Official Review: On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco

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"Judging the book by its cover," I was not interested in reading this. After reading your review, I became interested. The humor you describe sounds like something I would enjoy.
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The concept about ascribing meaning to events and the question of whether some events actually have their own meanings is quite interesting. I'd love to check this book out. Nice review.
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I found the sample of the book interesting. I just like the mystery part of it, was John undergoing enlightenment, or was he going mad?
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The book sounds interesting. I like thought provoking fiction and I think the author did a great job here making the reader question every funny situation and absurd action involving Pastor John and his followers just to decide who is right and who is wrong, whether it is really so or just an image of a twisted mind. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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An encounter with a magic bed, this sounds ridiculous but interesting. The perfect rating shows it's a good one. Thanks for the review.
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Absurdist Fiction is one of my favorite genres. 'Waiting for Godo' being one tgat I really loved. I would like to see what this book has to ofder.

Thank you for the great review.
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I didnt know about absurdist fiction, John and his experience with a magic bed promises an interesting plot, I wouldnt mind reading this one.
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The book comes free today. I hope to be able to read Pastor John's story soon. If being crazy means being selfless and helpful to others, especially the less privileged, then let's have more crazy people.
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I love this fictional work. The story seems original, and the cover page is very attractive.
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What a book! I am jealous of you for having reviewed it. Indeed, fast pace, humorous and well-developed characters as well as lack of judgment of the absurdist literature kind, you have noticed them all.
Great review! :tiphat:
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Fiction is my favorite genre and the review is making me like the book to really read and recommend this one. Congrats on being BOTD.
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When I first read the caterogization of this book my knee jerk response was "pass." I initally thought this book was non-fiction, but then I after reading your review I learned that a fictious book steeped in spiritual elements. I have to admit though that this book still isn't one I can see myself picking up. It doesn't really pique my interest with the main character having a case of enlightenment after experiencing a particular bed. The book does not pique my interest so I don't think that this going to be one that I pick up. Thanks for the review.
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Great review. I have to say I am not sure if this book is for me or not. But you only have great things to say about it, so I might give it a try. Sounds like all the characters are very unusual and might be amusing to read.
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A very original work of fiction. The protagonist suffers an encounter with a magical bed that changes his life. I find it attractive that the book leaves you with reflections about finding meaning in life and helping others.
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This sounds like a highly original and mind-bending story that I would read in a heartbeat. Great review of what seems to be a very enjoyable book.
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