Double Standard: Anti-aging & Accelerated Pregnancies

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Re: Double Standard: Anti-aging & Accelerated Pregnancies

Post by Odindi Omo »

I didn't notice this while I was reading the book, but now that I think about it, it's really a double standard on the author's part. Besides, is such possible?
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They both really made sense and shows how mysterious Zona is.
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Post by Unique Mary Iloakasia »

The double standard was weird to me. It could have been intentional from the author.
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Post by Success Azuka »

This argument sounds confusing. But I don't think it was intended for the author.
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I can understand your argument but it is a fictional book. It leaves the author to able to bend reality how he sees fit.
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Some things cannot just be explained, and is just as it is.
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Post by Agbata Trust »

Yeah I noticed it as well. Though I did not focus on it. I think it was a minor error. Though it didn't affect anything though.
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Post by Stephanie Stones »

I did not really notice this, it just came to my attention right now but I would say it wouldn't change anything for me cus it just adds to the fantasy aspect of the book.
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Post by Monica Omonigho Bennymoore »

I think this depends on how the reader interpreted it. The accelerated pregnancy was due to the hormones which favored the fast and health development of the babies. While the anti ageing potentials of Zona was to ensure that the resident lived a health life which made them feel stronger and happier. I believe this was intended by the author to show that miracles do happen in Zona and makes it a choice place for improved health demands.
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Post by NutellaBanana »

I do not see anything wrong with this, I just feel that it adds to the fantasy and mystery part of Zona, nothing for me to question in that aspect.
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Post by Ngozi mouau »

I don't believe the author meant for that outcome. The reviews are positive overall. It could also vary depending on the type of reader you are. Both the writer and the reader might have different perspectives on it.
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